He may be the more reliable or fit person in the eyes of the law to take custody. There may have been a legitamate reason for this. The court would have looked at the reason he hit you and lots of other information before deciding who to award custody to.
file for custody
Prove them wrong
Didn't you keep custody from him and he got the child back? see link
You, because you are the mother of the child. Unless you got the baby taken away form you and someone else has custody of him/her.
It does not matter if she went back with her husband, the baby is still yours and if you are interested in being part of your child's life then you should see a lawyer and see if you can get joint custody. This means you will be able to see your own child and you have that right.
You need to return to the court that granted him temporary custody and show compelling evidence that the issues that led to your losing custody have all been addressed successfully.You need to return to the court that granted him temporary custody and show compelling evidence that the issues that led to your losing custody have all been addressed successfully.You need to return to the court that granted him temporary custody and show compelling evidence that the issues that led to your losing custody have all been addressed successfully.You need to return to the court that granted him temporary custody and show compelling evidence that the issues that led to your losing custody have all been addressed successfully.
The case would probably be re-opened if your husband was investigated by the Child Services Division or Child Protection Agency. If CSD/CPA has no case then you are probably limited to finding a better attorney.
the person who has physical possesion of the child.
This will need to be clarified, but if this involves a change of custody, it can take 30-60 days for the change in paperwork to discontinue his payment deductions, but it should be noted that sole custody fathers can still be ordered to pay child support. This most often happens when she lacks any ability to prove a place for herself where the children can visit safely, but some judges order it out of sympathy for her feelings of loss due to losing custody. see link
You haven't provided enough information. You need to explain how your common law husband got sole custody, what state you live in and whether common law marriage is recognized in your state. Generally a mother has custody until it is taken away by virtue of a court order.
File a modification motion. see links
You're married now and both parents have equal parental rights.