Forgot things in a bag and paid for bag. Got stopped at exit and cops called. Now what?

You should appear at the arraignment and enter a plea of not guilty. No matter what you have a right to a trial and to have them prove you...

A friend is been threatened by her ex husband to go to court and tell lies about her been a prostitute.Her child is only 7 monts

If she is a witness to a case and he is threatening/coercing her to present false testimony, then her ex-husband may be engaging in witness...

If my sons father signs his rights over and my husband adopts him does my son have to take my husband name?

Your son does not have to change his name; a name change is optional.

Do I have to go?

A subpoena is a court order, which you are expected to obey. Failure to do so could result in you being scheduled for a "show cause" hearing on a...

Consent to adopt and flat fee rate?

You can search for attorneys on this website and on www.adoptionattorneys.org, but we are not allowed to solicit for clients on this site or...

HHow can I go about adoption at this point?

"Without prejudice" means that he can refile his motion. You can revive your adoption petition as well, but he may contest it again. I would...

What are the rights of a father of a child who is born of a woman of underage

You could register with the state's putative father registry, which will then give notice of your claim to all involved. You can find more...

Adopting my step son, what are my rights and obligations should his mom and I ever divorce ?

Once the adoption is finalized you are the legal father FOREVER with all the rights and responsibilities that go with that privilege. If a court...

What what would I need to do to change a birth certificate that was falsified intentionally?

It is unlikely that you face any criminal penalties. However, you may be considered a de facto parent as you have been holding yourself out as his...

I am not aware of any state that allows for another family member to adopt in the manner you are suggesting. I would suggest that you speak with an...