That completely depends on how quickly the wheels turn in the court of jurisdiction making the modification. A court hearing may or may not be required before a custody modification is approved and when that takes place depends on the court's calendar. In some jurisdictions, the wheels move quickly, in others, especially with those jurisdictions overloaded with cases, it may take a while. First come, first served unless it is deemed an emergency order. Then it may be pushed forward.
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He/she can't. Only the parents can change custody.
No. Your parents must come to an agreement and change the custody order filed in the family court.
Long enough to get the papers amended and signed and get it put on the docket of the family court in the county in which you live.
There's no program in place to track the various reasons for a CHANGE in the primary residence of the child.
Custody should change to the other parent
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Yes if she could prove that the child is better off in her primary care. If the child is thriving and safe with you, it would be hard for her to prove. But custody can change at anytime so she has the right to file.
You don't "get" a judge to do anything, however you can file a petition for modification of custody and if you can provide a valid and compelling reason why such a modification should be granted, the judge may modify the original order granting your request.
No
That depends on the custody order, but she can file for a change of custody.
If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.