The Department of Social Services (DSS) is now called the Department of Children and Families (DCF). They are responsible for investigating...

Another reason why your mother might need a guardian ad litem (GAL) could be if her facility was proposing care that you as the guardian are not...

In many states if you have knowledge of sexual abuse of a child you are required to report it. Is that true in WA state?

All states require certain categories of professionals to report child sexual abuse. Some states require "all people" to report. The link below...

What can I do (legally) about police officers asking my 14 y/o son for identification?

I don't practice in NY and accept the suggestions of the two other responders that your son may not have any options for preventing this and...

Michael an Rohn are both right -- you should be talking to attorneys in your area NOW, not looking for answers on a public web forum. I can't...

What are my rights to terminate our sons adoption? What will be held against us on our record?

Your question cannot really be answered in this format. It requires a lot more give and take. I am experienced in DCF matters but my office is in...

Sexual abuse by parent or guardian

You need to hire an attorney immediately. The type of information required to help you defend against this case is not something to be shared on a...

What can i do?

I am not quite sure I know what question you are asking. If the father is violating a clear court order, you can file a complaint for contempt for...

Do I have the right to file for paternity pre or post child birth?

I am not aware of any rights that you have pre-birth though there have been instances in Massachusetts and elsewhere in which courts have exercised...

Statuatory rape

I do not practice in Indiana but it appears (see link below) that the age of consent there is 16. That means that for any sexual activity after...