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Six months, provided the separated parent has not filed an Injunction in the home state.

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Q: How long do you have to live in a state to file for child custody?
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How Grandparent file custody for grandchidlren in Florida if biological parent live in different state?

You have to file a child in need of care motion in the other state.


How do you get a 15 year old who Dad has physical custody of but actually resides with Mom and step dad who she says hits her to get to live in your home?

file for sole custody and file for child abuse and you will have possibly sole custody of thew child


Can divorced father with primary custody let child live with his 28 year old son and wife or does the child have to stay with mother if not with father?

That depends on the custody order, but she can file for a change of custody.


If you have joint custody can your teenager live with either parent?

The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.


When you live in new york your son lives in Arizona where do you file for custody New york or Arizona?

You have to file where ever the child lives.


If an 18 yo moves with mother but father has full custody can mother file for custody?

Generally, custody orders end at age eighteen and the child can choose where she wants to live.


What can the parent do if the one who has custody of the children leaves the state to live in another one with out a court order or permission of the other parent they have joint custody?

File an injunction ordering the child be returned. But, be prepared for a false allegation, which is common in these cases.


Both kids live with us i have custody of only one she will not give up custody of the other to avoid child support she lives in a different state can i get custody with out risking losing my child?

If the child lives with you for six months, you can register jurisdiction in your state, if it's not already there, than file for a change of custody due to long term possession. It's not likely she will be ordered to pay child support, only 7 out of 1000 mothers do. To learn what to do, check Dads House below.


Where do you file for guardianship if you and the child you're filing for live in different states?

You will have to file in the state of the child's residence.


If you have joint custody of a child can this child move in with you?

If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.


Mother abandoned her child to live in her native land?

Father needs to immediately file for custody see links


Can a mother leave with her daughter out of state to live?

YES, IF SHE HAS SOLE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD AND THERE WAS NO AGREEMENT TO STAY IN THAT STATE. OR IF NEITHER PARENT HAS LEGAL CUSTODY EITHER PARENT COULD DO THAT