Only the parent with whom the child lived for more than 50% of the year (183 days or more out of 365) can claim the child as a dependent. Days are counted based on the number of over night visits, so only count the day if the child spent the night at your house.
Be the first to file for custody while in possession of the child.
Only after demonstrating a pattern of frequent contact
That is dependent of evidence. Consider counter filing for Bird Nest Custody. See link
That depends on what agreement you have with the custodial parent. If it's a hot topic I would suggest the custodial parent deal with it.
That is dependent on the custody orders.
The non-custodial parent should petition the court immediately to change the custody order.The non-custodial parent should petition the court immediately to change the custody order.The non-custodial parent should petition the court immediately to change the custody order.The non-custodial parent should petition the court immediately to change the custody order.
If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.
Yes. If the custodial parent is breaking the court orders the judge can give custody to the non custodial parent if he/she is fit.
Joint custody is a court order whereby custody of a child is awarded to both parties. In joint custody both parents are "custodial parents" and neither parent is a non-custodial parents, or in other words the child has two custodial parents.
No. The court is the only the one that can change a custody order.
The non-custodial parent can file for custody.
It's dependent on the custody order, but it's not appropriate for either parent to have a live in.