What are my chances of having my kids removed if I refuse services from DCF, I have a supported 51a in Ma.

Attorney Rich is correct, as usual. While DCF regulations are found on line, their policies are not. They have new initiatives internally...

What can be done for a parent who will not continue to pay court ordered child support.

This is all to common a situation and very frustrating. The best way to pursue this is to work with the Department of Revenue child support...

Can a permanent legal guardian of three children have parents right terminated in order to adopt them?

If the parents are willing to surrender their parental rights, this would be a fairly simple process. If they want to object, it would be longer...

My ex-husband is M.I.A. and has no I.D. how can I get him off my Daughter's birth cert. and put her blood Father's name on it?

This would require a complaint in Equity and service by publication. It would then be necessary to terminate his parental rights, with further...

MY FIANCE WANTS TO ADOPT MY SON...

Unmarried people can adopt in Massachusetts. You would have a far easier time if you were married, nonetheless. In order to waive the homestudy...

How difficult will it be for my new husband to adopt my daughter?

The following is provided for general informational purposes only and should be construed as neither legal advice nor the formation of an...

You can file a complaint in District court for a criminal violation. It would be wise to have some photographic evidence in hand. You will have...

I have a 3 year old daughter whos father is absent in her life and wants to sign his rights over. How can my finacee adopt her.

In Pennsylvania, an unmarried couple may be required to participate in an additional hearing beyond the typical adoption process called a "good...

I was adopted when I was 12 and the courts changed my middle and last name and my parents' names to those who adopted me.

Since you are now a legal adult, you can file in your local circuit court to change your name. It is probably not possible to change the parent...

Can my husband adopt my son?

There are two ways to proceed with this adoption. One is to terminate the father's rights, the other is to obtain the father's consent. Much...