That is entirely up to you and your atorney. Since there is no such thing as a "Public Defender" for a civil case proceeding, whatever agreement you have between you and the attorney is what will prevail. Custody battles between parents can take LENGTHY periods of time depending on just how strongly each side wishes to prevail.
If the oldsters didn't come to an agreement about all of their custody and visitation issues during mediation, the judge may order a custody evaluation. A custody evaluation generally takes up to 60 days.
Generally, you have 30 days from service to respond.
Get a custody hearing from a court and see where they can take it from there. You must prove you are capable of looking after the child long term in a safe and nurturing environment. Get a good lawyer.
Legal costs for custody are varied. There are many variables to consider. Here in Ontario Canada, to start a custody case with a lawyer, you would be expected to pay $5000 as retainer to your lawyer. That is not to say that is all it will cost, depending on how long the case takes to reach an agreement, or if it goes to trial. That initial $5000 could be doubled for total costs.
If he does not have a court order for visitation or custody he can't take him anywhere. If he has partial custody he can take him out as long as it's in agreement with the custody order. He can't take him as in moving away. You should ask your lawyer who knows more about your case.
Yes, as long as the move doesn't interfere with the father's court ordered custody or visitation rights. If there are no current court orders then she is free to move.Yes, as long as the move doesn't interfere with the father's court ordered custody or visitation rights. If there are no current court orders then she is free to move.Yes, as long as the move doesn't interfere with the father's court ordered custody or visitation rights. If there are no current court orders then she is free to move.Yes, as long as the move doesn't interfere with the father's court ordered custody or visitation rights. If there are no current court orders then she is free to move.
Usually, they have to come get you befor your sentence in the other place is up. Ask your lawyer.
Yes unless you are found unfit for w/e reason. Talk to your lawyer what chances you have.
As long as your court-ordered custody, not a day more. Not a day less.
My husband is going through a custody battle in Florida right now and we filed seven months ago and there is no hearing as yet... Still working through the preliminary "stuff" and custody has not been even heard as yet with no scheduled date for a hearing. I know some states there is a law that states custody hearings are given the utmost importance... Florida apparently is not one of them.
Custody is decided in court based on what is best for the child, not for how long the child has lived with you.
Depending on Money, If the other party has deep pockets it could take several years and $50 to $ 100 thousand dollars.