What is your definition of harassment? If you are truly being harassed as outlined by the law in the state where you live, you do have the option of filing a legal action against them for the same. If your ex is simply being a pain, learn to develop a thick skin and selective hearing. You'll live longer that way.
no
Only if approved by the judge.
You could file for a court date that will address the fact that he is living so far away and that you do not believe that he should maintain joint custody but unless they choose to change the verdict then he still has joint custody.
Most states lean toward Joint Legal Custody with primary residential custody
It will be very dificult for the father to have joint legal and physical custody on the gounds that he is not avalible. The courts want the two parents to live in the same area to co-parent. He could if he moved back.
Filed is not custody, and if she didn't have possession at the time, she cannot get temporary custody. He moved faster.
For 1) are you in custody of your daughter? If you are in full custody you could take her to court for kidnapping is your EX mother in law in custody of your daughter? Do you have joint custody? If your ex mother in law has no custody over your daughter you could take her to court, she is not authorized to take care of your child.
well u can get custody of the child
You wouldn't be losing the child. The best interest of the child is being met through the transfer of custody to the father. Anything is not placing the child's interests above yours. If you are having these problems, perhaps you should consider it, or the alternative. see link
Yes, if she has the child (legal custody would help).
File an injunction ordering a return of the child. Also a motion for change in the custody order due to a violation of the orders, as well as state law. see link below
In most cases, no. A change in custody is usually only required when the child's health, safety, or welfare is in jeopardy. So unless the mother moved to someplace like Kabul or northern Japan, she will retain custody.