You should be contacting the court for that information.
You would have to apply to the courts giving reasons for the postponement.
While there are reasonable grounds that might be accepted, not all will be.
Yes; he can.
If at the custody hearing, the judge believes that you are the cause of the child's overweight problem, the father could very well win full custody. If you can afford it, hire a lawyer to argue for your side.
The ones asking for custody and their lawyers. The child can be there too depending on their age. At a certain age the judge would like to hear what they want.
YES, the child must be involved
Only if there are grounds for concern for the safety of the child, or that the parent will run.
I assume that the "ex-boyfriend" is also the father of the child. If you believe that he lied to gain custody, you can file a motion/petition for a custody re-hearing and be prepared to demonstrate that he lied, and that you are a 'fit' mother to have custody of the child.
no see link below
Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.
At the child support hearing, only the child support will be addressed. You will need to go before a family law judge to seek any custody or visitation.
I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.
As related to child custody, you are not allowed to attend the hearing. see links below.
i think the age limit is twelve if the have court appointed counsel