Child Custody Legal Answers

Changing custody if my kids are in danger from the stepdad?

My children’s mother remarried about 2 years ago and since that time, the situation between my kids and her new husband has gotten worse. He drinks a lot and is becoming more and more abusive toward them. It started with just emotional abuse – yelling and screaming at them – but he recently slapped my older son in the face and has pushed my younger son several times. The boys want out of that house and I’m worried they aren’t safe anymore. Is their stepfather’s abuse enough to prove full custody of my kids should be given to me? If it is, can I get child support from their mother? She doesn’t work but the stepfather does and earns a lot of money. I can take care of my boys but financially it would be difficult on me because I would need to hire someone to watch them after school until I get off work.

Las Vegas, NV

Mar 15, 2021

What do I need to do to get custody of my grandkids?

My grandkids are in foster care in a non jewish home. We are orthodox. Traditions are not being followed. I am their grandmother and need to get custody of them. I’ve approached child services who has guardianship of them and asked for custody but they say the kids are better where they are and if I want to pursue custody, I need a lawyer. How do I find a Jewish lawyer who is familiar with the local foster care agency? I have no criminal record and own my own house here in Houston. The kids could live here with me and see their real mom and dad under my supervision, if child services is worried about their safety.

Houston, TX

Mar 15, 2021

Will a custody order dictate who has to transport the kids?

My ex and I have 3 kids and they are all very gifted, both academically and athletically. They are enrolled in numerous school activities and sports, and we spend most days of the week running back and forth between their various activities and games. Also, I live in Fairax but my ex lives in Richmond, and only sees the kids on the weekends. He does, however, attend most of their events. Can he be required by court order to assist in transporting the kids to some of their activities, since he’s coming to Fairfax and attending them anyway? I can barely keep up getting all 3 to all of these events and it isn’t fair that I have to by myself. I’ve asked him to help out but he refuses.

Fairfax, VA

Mar 15, 2021

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