What are my rights as a father with no job and a criminal background

It is admirable that you want to be a father to your child. Call or go to your local court and find out how to file a petition for paternity with...

Can parents establish their own custody and child support arrangement outside of court?

If the signed agreement is submitted to the Court then it is a legal document and can be modified at a later date. n

Can you get emancipated by a parents signature? if they are willing to? I'm only 15 but I'm working and everything already.

Emancipation laws in Virginia grant full adult rights to an emancipated minor, except age-restricted rights such as voting and purchasing alcohol...

I moved out of my home 2yrs ago, because my spouse cheated & I've been living with my mother since can i still ask for alimony

New Jersey recognizes five types of alimony: temporary alimony, limited duration alimony, permanent alimony, rehabilitative alimony, and...

My daughter is 18 months old my husband wants to adopt her

The main issue that most stepparents adopting a stepchild face is obtaining consent from the other birth parent. Getting consent from the other...

Do we have any right as family to see my brother's children??

If Father has legal custody of the children, then he's making the decisions regarding visitations. Grandmother, however, may have a better chance...

He can of course sue, the question is what are the likely outcomes. The court could take one of two approaches. (1) That the ring is a...

Redusing a felony domestic violence with time served at state prison to a misdemeanor.

You must have been convicted of a "wobbler," a crime that can either be tried as a felony or a misdemeanor. Wobblers include assault with firearm...

I was married in roanoke va and now live in wv. Can I file for divorce in wv?

In order to file for a divorce in West Virginia, residency requirements must be met for the court to accept the case. In an action for divorce at...

Is verbal abuse a good enough reason for a custody switch?

Verbal abuse is hard to prove and you will need to prove the abuse and unfortunately it doesn't sound like your Mother will confirm your...