Robert J McCarthy Jr’s Answers

Please consider getting domestic violence counseling for yourself so that you don't fall victim again to the type of incidence you described. Here is a link to a program in your area: http://www.safeharborky.org/our-services.htm

Here is a link to the Utah State Court website which provides helpful information regarding your name change question: http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/namechange/juvenile/instruct.asp

Here are two suggestions to get you started on resolving your question: First many states allow a parent to designate a "stand-by" guardian. Here is a link to Maryland's statute: http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/estates-and-trusts/title-13/subtitle-9/ Second, you may want to consider giving your mother a special power of attorney rather then relinquishing custody. The special power of attorney should be drafted to give your mother the power to make educational, medical and...

An oral contract is an agreement made with spoken words and may generally be enforced the same as a written agreement. Most any legitimate dispute may be settled in court including disputes between former roommates.

The Federal Trade Commission provides some useful advice regarding your problem. Here is a link to information provided by the FTC regarding work at home schemes: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/invest/workhome.shtm You may file a complaint with the FTC here: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ The last suggestion is to file a complaint in MS small claims court. [http://www.consumeraffairs.com/consumerism/small_ms.html] Hope this helps.

The Vital Records law allows Arkansas Vital Records to amend some certificates with appropriate documentation. Here is a link to information that may answer your question about your daughter's birth certificate: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/certificatesVitalRecords/Pages/ChangingBirthandDeathCertificates.aspx

Relinquishing parental rights is a serious decision that cannot be changed. Consider talking to an attorney licensed to practice law in Utah to go over all options. Here is a link that gives some information on relinquishing parental rights in Utah: http://www.utcourts.gov/howto/family/relinquishment/

The Tennessee Department of Vital Records maintains death records for at least the last fifty years. It looks like the Department will charge $15.00 for each year searched between 1997 and 2006. Here is a link to the application. https://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/ph-3055.pdf or try giving them a call. The phone number is here: https://health.state.tn.us/vr/#MainContent

The minimum legal age to marry with parental consent is age 16 for both males and females. The minimum legal age without parental consent is 18. See: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=48&art=2&section=301#02

Just to add a bit more information to the previous replies. ART. 15. (e) of the UCMJ provides that a person punished under Article 15 who considers his punishment unjust or disproportionate to the offense may, through proper channels, appeal to the next superior authority. The appeal shall be promptly forwarded and decided, but the person punished may in the meantime be required to undergo the punishment adjudged. The superior authority may exercise the same powers with respect to punishment...