Can my husband adopt my son !?

A stepparent adoption requires termination of the legal parent's rights. That can occur voluntarily or through a contested process, which would...

If my cousin has a warrant for his arrest in Newyork would he get arrested in new hamshire if he moved here

Yes. If he had police contact, he would be arrested and charged with fugitive from justice. He would be held without bail while it was determined...

How does a US citizen adopt his permanent resident stepchild?

You will definitely want to hire an experienced adoption attorney who has handled international cases. It is a very complicated area and must be...

There are many legal and collateral consequences to a guilty plea to a domestic charge; including an ability to get certain jobs and possess...

How do I get my no contact order in a domestic case lifted?

You can be present at the arraignment and speak with the prosecutor about how you would like the case handled. S/he does not have to resolve it the...

As previously stated you may want to have an attorney represent you. There are many NH practitioners on this website who routinely handle these...

Adult adoption

This question is better addressed to immigration attorneys so I am going to change the practice area for you. My understanding is that adoption of...

Can the judge adopt my son to my mom because i am in a methadone maintenance?

You should direct these questions to your attorney. If the court has not appointed you an attorney I would encourage you to consult with one as...

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Do i need a lawyer for a independent adoption of a 2nd cousin that i have guardianship

Yes, you will likely need an attorney to make sure that everything is done correctly. You are correct that the mother's rights will need to be...

Often, but not always, community service is authorized as a way to pay a fine. For every hour of community service you complete, you get $10 credit...