Someone who is not family, nor authorized successfully picked up my child's birth certificate. Is this legal?

Check with the agency that provided the birth certificate to this person, but I believe birth certificates are public records.

Atty. Sarangi has given you very sound advice. Your son's attorney should be the first and only stop on this, and if he/she advises against any...

I am going through a divorce, but my name on the marriage certificate is spelled wrong, does that mean my marriage is not valid?

No. It is what we call a "scrivener's error". Minor, of no consequence.

Can my parents get their down payment back after the sale of the house?

Are you doing this without legal help? In the mix of things in settling a divorce case, you must account for both assets and debts. A lot of times,...

Elder Care Issue in NY state.

It's not a question of legality but of medical necessity. You headline this as an abuse case, but no comment on what is going on. If there is abuse...

Got caught shoplifting at K-mart and got a letter from their lawyers asking for over $100. What should I do to reduce fine?

Ignore the letter. You returned the merchandise, so owe them nothing. These letters are a permitted yet unjustified attempt to scare you to get money.

Would my parents be able to get custody of their great niece ? We've practically raised her and been around her whole life .

Someone willing to step up in this family who is responsible should be petitioning for guardianship. Where to file is the question, WV or Michigan,...

Is it legal to write up a paper and have it notarized to give someone else custody of our child

You need to have a court order. This document would be evidence of intent, but not conclusive. Mother-in-law should be petitioning for...

I have had full coustdy of my niece for a year now and the Father hasn't seen her in over a year and the Mother hasn't seen her?

At any time. You will need to know where the parents live so they can be served with your petition. If they consent, this will be easy. If not, a...

My ex boyfriend gave me a car. we broke up . and he stoled my car. it was titled in my name. forged my name on titled in my name

Call the police.