Do I need the other parent's permission to change my minor child's name?

The father will have to be notified and be given opportunity to be heard but the court can order the name change over the father’s objection if...

On the "COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY-SUPPORT-PARENTING TIME PURSUANT" can you check multiple boxes on #7? child support and custody?

Yes, in fact you should check all applicable boxes and if you have additional pleadings list them up under other.

If the legal case has been dismissed and they are simply extending the clinical case, your continued involvement is voluntary. Check with your...

How can I, as the maternal grandmother, obtain visitation with my grandchildren who are in DCF custody in M and a foster home?

You should contact the DCF office which is handling your daughters case And register as a visiting resource. Generally, DCF encourage continued...

Yes, you should file a Complaint for Separate Support. Under the complaint you can establish an enforceable child support order in accordance with...

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The father’s absence is short of what the court considers a abandonment and the term is usually only applicable to a fault based divorce and it...

Your grandfather is not a party to the court action and cannot be forced to accommodate visitations. Since this is the only the location provided...

If DCF removed your granddaughter from the custodial parent and obtained temporary custody at from the court during the 72-hour hearing, you should...

There are a number of possible outcomes, including DCF custody and guardianship (not emancipation) which all depend on the specific facts and the...

There are several ways to proceed, however I agree with my colleague that the first step is to send a letter to the PO demanding that he stop...