You need a DSS / CPS defense attorney in your area to keep you out of South Carolina's database. It is very likely that you would not be able to...

What shows up in a CORI?

It is still showing up in your CORI because "would be expunged" is not the same as has been expunged. You have to file a petition to have the...

Can a non biological parent take custody from the natural mother even if he is on the birth certificate??

"If either person changes his or her mind and wants to rescind (cancel) the Acknowledgment, that person has 60 days after the Acknowledgment is...

My age is 55 and i want adoption someone have 27 years old he not American citizen but i have green card so i can do it ?

Under Massachusetts law, a person may adopt anyone younger than himself, "unless such other person is his or her wife or husband, or brother,...

Can I somehow get out of my adoption and live on my own or with new family?

I am sorry you are going through this ordeal, Jake. Atty. Seino had some great advice for you. I would only add that, if the who you are, that...

What happens if I never receive a subpoena to be deposed as a witness in a custody case?

As Attorneys Robbins and Pransky said, you are entitled to a subpoena in order for you to be required to attend. You may want to adjust your...

I was wondering if I can file myself to get custody of my Granddaughter. She was previously placed for adoption.

Guardianship can be kind of tricky, so it may be best to hire an attorney. Even with an attorney, a guardianship may not happen quickly enough...

My son who just turned 16 was charged with a a&b due to a video of him on tape,he awaiting a pretrial,also just got another sum,

Any questions about your son's case(s) should be addressed to his court-appointed attorney. If you were found not indigent or for some other reason...

How possible is it for an average person to sue DCF for taking all nine of my kids for NO immediate danger or explanation???!

I am sorry that you are going through an ordeal with DCF. It is fairly easy for anyone with an attorney to sue DCF. Unfortunately, it is not so...

Detective called

You may want to repost this as a criminal defense question, since it does not seem child abuse specific. I do not practice in Georgia, but...