How to reopen or take case elsewhere.

Only the prosecuting attorney (usually called district or county attorney) can file criminal charges for child sexual abuse. They have complete...

Can I file for guardianship or custody of my granddaughter who has been in Mass DCF custody for 14 months?

While it may be possible to file for and get custody of your granddaughter in the situation you describe it will be difficult and complicated so...

I believe you are talking about a work permit issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) because you are a foreign national who has...

My Step-father Petition

You can look it up on the US ICE website but I would suggest, as Attorney Brown did, that you consult with an immigration attorney. It does not...

DCF has filed a petition for custody of our kids. Can we move out of state or do we have to go to court?

Atty. Matta is correct that moving after the filing of a petition is a bad idea. In addition to what Atty. Matta said, I would add: - If you...

Can my ex take me to court to have his new girlfriend added to the visitation contract even if my kids and I are uncomfortable?

If the license suspension is a new thing, since your agreement was entered, he can certainly file a complaint for modification. Based on your...

I AM LOOKING FOR A FAMILY LAW LAWYER IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY,THAT WILL MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME.

You also need to use the Find a Lawyer function here on avvo.com instead of the Q&A forum. You haven't asked a question and lawyers are not allowed...

Unmarried mother wonders the custodial rights of a convicted sex offender father in prison

You certainly do not have to live with this man or let him live with you. You mentioned that you are not married but didn't mention whether you...

What are my rights when DCF is trying to take permanent custody of my child because I can't find an apartment for us to live in?

I am changing the category of your question to Child Abuse since that is the one that attorneys who handle DCF, care and protection and termination...

I will change the category to Immigration Law so that you get more knowledgeable answers but just reading what you have written I would say the...