Does my mother need a divorce attorney?

Your mother should retain an attorney to assist her. She may be entitled to alimony and health insurance coverage, particularly if she is losing...

What can I expect in terms of child custody rights?

I'm sorry you are having such a painful time. Custody determinations are very fact specific to each case, and must consider: the age and needs of...

False allegations against me concerning my son someone called dcf saying I abused or neglected my son can't dcf determin that

If DCF receives a report of neglect, they initially screen it in or out, depending upon the source and nature of the claim. If it is screened in,...

Can my friend sign over his right since he his just over the back and forth with the court and the child mother

It sounds like you friend has had a difficult time. He should decide whether he wants to be in his son's life, and if that is the most important...

"I am constantly being verbally and emotionally abused in my household. I do not want to live with my parents, I want to live wi

It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now. First, you should talk this over with an adult who you trust, and who has...

I owe back child support, but am paying it. I have a lawsuit pending. Will I have to pay off my back support

NJ law will control. However, as a general principle, if someone who owes child support comes into a sum of money that will satisfy the arrears,...

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I'm not clear what you mean by "sign over their rights to their child". If you are voluntarily terminating your parental rights, that usually...

In order to fully answer this question, an attorney would need to review the judgment of divorce, the QDRO and the terms of the retirement plan....

My ex wife will not let me see my 5 year old i have not seen him in 3 years and she does not even bother see her15 year old and

Your judgment of divorce would set forth the terms of any parenting plan. While you can't force her to see her 15 year old, you can compel her to...

In MA how do I adopt my 16 year old step daughter (I am her stepmom/"mom") she has had no contact with bio mom for 2 years.

I'm sorry your family is dealing with the effects of substance abuse, and it is wonderful your step-daughter has her father and you in her life to...