Most Probation/Parole Officers will ask you about drug use and if honest will not test you. If they feel you are not being truthful, then they will...

What am I looking at?

The penalties in NH are significant if convicted and include mandatory jail time; indefinite loss of license; fines; impaired driver intervention...

I have a daughter to whom which no father is stayed on the birth certificate. Is it still possible to file for abandonment?

A petition to terminate his rights based on abandonment would require you to provide him with notice, this opening the proverbial can of worms....

Lesbian couple TTC with known donor (friend). We need documents to sign his rights away or something?

You are so fortunate to have a friend who wants to help. This is not a DIY situation and I strongly recommend consulting with an attorney who does...

What are the steps to adopting my unborn daughter?

Congratulations! That is very exciting. To answer your question, you do not HAVE to, but it is recommended. There is a "marital presumption"...

Congratulations! As the child was born of the marriage than you can be listed as Parent and Parent on the birth certificate. You can find...

Is this a possiblity?

Your cousin or you should contact an adoption attorney; or she should consider contacting an adoption agency, if you're not sure you are able to...

If my son has his father's last name but is not on the birth certificate, does he have parental rights

You are living together and he is holding himself out as the father (as are you). Although he has not brought an action to establish paternity, he...

Need to know if my friend should hire a lawyer

This is a public forum and police and prosecutors can read posts and answers. I'm sure you're looking out for your friend, but posting such details...

How do I request a discovery file from my arresting police department ?

Write to the prosecutor and arresting officer and request a copy.