probably
That would probably require the permission of the court. Sole custody does not always mean freedom to leave the state.
no not automatically. A grandparent is more likely to get custody.
Yes, they do.
Not for final full custody. The court has to decide who the children will go to. If they have lived with stepparent for years and know him/her as a parent the stepparent have a chance for custody. If the biological parent have left a will with his/hers wishes, it will also play a part. It's all about what is best for the children. Get a lawyer.
To do anything possible to get joint physical custody.
If a biological dad has custody and placement of his children and the mother remarries, is the her new husband suddenly a stepfather?
Whether or not the noncustodial parent has the right to take custody of the minor children if the custodial parent is incarcerated depends on the specific circumstances and any existing court order or custody agreement. In general, it is recommended for the noncustodial parent to consult with a family law attorney and go through the appropriate legal channels to modify or establish custody arrangements during the custodial parent's incarceration.
This is entirely under the control of your custody decree. There is no general answer.
yes
Well if the noncustodial parent wishes to take the kid the judge might give the parent custody if there is not a bad reason the parent did not get custody in the first place hope I helped you
Not without a a first right of refusal in the current custody orders, or custody modification
Should not affect it, and besides, it's for the kids benefit.