I do not have a custody order and I want to move out of state, can I? If you do not have a current custody order in place and you have full custody of your child, the court will not stop you from moving to another state. However, the other parent of the child may file...
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My child’s mother/father does not stick to our custody agreement, what should I do?
My child’s mother/father does not stick to our custody agreement, what should I do? If you have a court ordered custody agreement it should be followed as closely as possible. However, the court does believe that parents should exhaust every avenue without the courts...
How can I prove that custody of my child needs to be with me?
How can I prove that custody of my child needs to be with me? You should always keep detailed records when dealing with custody disputes. Often times when things go to trial both parties are trying to prove why giving them custody is in the child’s best interest. The...
The police threatened to take my children away if I don’t confess, what should I do?
The police threatened to take my children away if I don’t confess, what should I do? If the police have had cause to come into your life and believe that a crime has been committed, they can use many tactics to accomplish what they believe is their goal. I have heard...
CAN CYS TAKE MY CHILDREN AWAY?
CAN CYS TAKE MY CHILDREN AWAY? Yes. If there has been an allegation against you or someone in your household, that a child in your case has been abused, CYS will begin an investigation. If throughout that investigation they find an indication of abuse, CYS can...
WHAT IS A CYS INVESTIGATION?
WHAT IS A CYS INVESTIGATION? CYS stands for Children and Youth Services. Depending on where you live they may be called something different. In Philadelphia they are called Department of Human Services (DHS). No matter what they are called they all do the same thing....
Understanding the Different Types of Child Custody
Divorce cases are often filled with financial stress and emotional tension. These issues between spouses can only become more aggravated when children are involved. During a divorce case, children are often confused about why they would no longer be living with both...