You would need approval to return to the country to file a challenge.
If you're the father
The name given the child does not affect custody. The court looks at the ability of the parent to provide a stable environment with the means to support the child.
The time frame should have been stated by the judge when custody was awarded.
If you live in the US... The father's parents have no rights to custody at all. The father has the right to petition for custody, but he won't be given sole custody unless he can prove the mother unfit. He might, however, be given joint custody.
Yes, if the father is not given custody he will be obligated to keep paying support to whomever the court awards custody or guardianship of the children.
The rights of the natural father depends on if the father has given up his rights or not. If he has not given up his rights, he has the same rights as the mother, or as outlines in the custody order.
It is highly unlikely that a grandmother would be given custody just because the father lives out of state. If there are other factors such as abuse by the father then, possibly, but not certainly. The court would look at the case carefully and decide what is best for the child
He should the moment the order is signed as the mother may bolt. see link
The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.
Why are there two orders? Which was filed first? Where do the children live?
No. The father must be informed and given the opportunity to object.
It hard to answer your question as it is not clear enough but I will try. I am assuming this 16 y/o is not your son and his father is an illegal alien. Unless the court has given you custody of your step-son then the father is not liable for any support. If YOU DO have custody then yes, he will have to pay and if he does not he can then be deported after being thrown in jail for non-support and contempt of court. That is up to ICE (INS). If YOU DO NOT have custody then you would obviously have to petition the court for it and wait for their decision. Please note that unless he is an unfit dad, the court will usually leave him as the legal guardian. If you want contact me at CandleFactoryCo@CandleFactoryCo.com