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    jasmine_stover Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 22, 2008, 10:19 PM
    What are the first steps to getting custody?
    My name is jasmine and I have a beautiful little 2 yr old girl. Her father lives 3 hours away right now. We were never married but I want to get full custody or at least some type of papers signed stating he has to give her back after a visit. We haven't been to court for anything. He does see her much or call her much anyway so I want to get custody. My husband is in the army and we may have to move and I don't want to get in trouble for leaving the state. Please help!! Thanks
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    Jan 23, 2008, 07:27 AM
    There are at least two possibilities: petition to legitimate child (in my state), and petition for guardianship. Your state may have other remedies. You need a competent lawyer for this and also preparing your last will and testament. You need to consider to whom your life insurance proceeds would go in the event of your death: the father of this child or someone else? So, you may need a trust. The peace of mind is worth the costs.
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    Jan 23, 2008, 07:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jasmine_stover
    My name is jasmine and I have a beautiful little 2 yr old girl. Her father lives 3 hours away right now. We were never married but I want to get full custody or at least some type of papers signed stating he has to give her back after a visit. We havent been to court for anything. He does see her much or call her much anyways so I want to get custody. My husband is in the army and we may have to move and I dont want to get in trouble for leaving the state. Please help!!! Thanks

    This situation should be handled by the Courts or it will bite you some years from now.
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