I don't practice in Georgia and you should probably talk to a local lawyer experienced with how DCFS works in your area but a simple answer is --...

How should we handle a false accusation of sexual child abuse?

I don't practice in Maine but my suggestion is that you stop posting on internet legal advice sites and GET A LAWYER! Better yet, if you can...

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What can a mom do if a dad has partial custody and his 13 year old son is sexually mollesting her 5 year old daughter.

I don't practice in Tennessee but if TN law is anything like Massachusetts law in these matters the mom should have the option of seeking a...

Can I change my daughter's last name WITHOUT his permission?

I have linked below that Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries' page for the "Law About Name Changes." There is a great deal of information there...

Excellent answer Atty. Berns. I like the way you explained the various statutes. I am posting not as an answer but as a follow up...

Can i sue my stepfather for sexually molesting me 12 years ago if he wasnt convicted?

I am sorry for the trauma you experienced and that it continues to cause you such emotional pain. Since you wrote that you have been "dealing...

Is it legal for me to stay with my friend if my dad kicked me out of the house a week ago?

I don't practice in Missouri but I suspect that similarly to Massachusetts the answer would depend on how old you are, who has custody and whether...

Can a mother and father both give up a child to the state for custody?

I do not practice in Georgia but think it, like most states, has provisions for parents to seek voluntary services from the state child protection...

What is needed as evidence for child abuse?

I don't know about in England but in Massachusetts allegations such as the one this girl is making would result in an investigation by child...

Can the noncustodial parent be mandated to assist a college-bound student with her tuition if he has the means?

I don't practice in Pennsylvania and this is more of a PA child support / family law question than an education one but I think your interpretation...