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Custody & Visitation questions and answers

• If a Respondent violates an Allocation Judgement of Parental Responsibilities, what legal action can be taken?

  Asked in Chicago, IL | August 3, 2026

  1. Refusal to sign the VAP form which adds the Father to the child's birth certificate 2. Withholding school information (Name, Address, Curriculum, etc.) 3. Refusal to use "Talking Parents" to communicate

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• How do I get sole custody in New York?

  Asked in Glen Cove, NY | April 13, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I'm awaiting full custody of my three girls. How do I get legal help for getting custody?

  Asked in Indianapolis, IN | April 10, 2026

  Their dad has temporary custody right now, but I don't have a lot of money. How do I get legal help?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• My child lives in California and I live in Colorado my child's mother hasn’t let me see my child in over 5 years

  Asked in Durango, CO | December 13, 2025

  My child's mother had changed her phone number and blocked me from everything. I am paying for child support. What can I do?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My wife took out a 50b and said I was abusing my daughter but it was dropped. What should I do now to stop this?

  Asked in Rutherfordton, NC | April 11, 2026

  We have been split for 10 years. My daughter had nothing to do with her, and she said I was sexually abusing my daughter. It was dropped at the 10-day hearing. She's going to do something again. I know she's mad as heck. What can I do to keep my daughter and me from being put through this again?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Toddler’s father has history of drug abuse and he is now seeking custody. Odds of 50/50 or more?

  Asked in Medina, OH | April 9, 2026

  My toddler’s dad & I were never married. He has a history of drug abuse and has not lived with us for almost 1 year, after discovering drugs in the playpen & crib. He admits to drug abuse. He passed 1 hair follicle test recently and is now pushing for “at least” 50/50, but “ideally” full-custody. I have been the primary parent since birth & have handled every aspect of the child’s life. We live in different counties (adjacent). Dad has supervised visitation and is attempting to be involved since court dates have been scheduled. What is likely to happen with custody?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My son and his ex-girlfriend share a daughter. They have tried to work out a schedule where they share time with her.

  Asked in Reston, VA | March 30, 2026

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I will like to know if I can get an attorney to help me get my rights back to my son

  Asked in Milwaukee, WI | June 27, 2026

  I lost my rights to my 5-year-old son in September 2023 and am still fighting to get visitation with him. What can I do?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Do I Get Custody in a California Divorce?

  Asked in La Jolla, CA | May 24, 2018

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Is it possible to "ask for full custody"? I am the aunt. The father is abusing his child. He knows I have evidence

  Asked in Minneapolis, MN | March 10, 2026

  I am the Aunt. My brother's grandchild is being abused. I filed the latest CPS report. My brother will take his grandchild and is capable. I would be the child's caregiver because the child needs full-time care. Question is, can I ask the father for full custody without a long drawn-out court battle? There is mounting evidence of the abuse. Hospital records, CPS records, and my personal documentation. My niece was very close to winning CPS case, but, CPS said she was coaching or coercing during a therapy session. She is not involved much at this time.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Am I able to contact the mother of my child about my child if the Order of Protection has been dismissed by the mother?

  Asked in Watseka, IL | June 26, 2026

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• How do I start a child custody agreement in Nashville, TN?

  Asked in Nashville, TN | December 14, 2025

  My son and his ex-girlfriend share a daughter. They have tried to work out a schedule where they share time with her. However, nothing is formalized and the mother does not adhere to said arrangements. They work at the same store and she complained to her boss that my son was harassing her when he went to her dept. to discuss drop off/pick up for the upcoming week.

  Answered by 1 attorney