Should I plead not guilty for a underage possession/intoxication drinking citation? If so, how does that work?

An attorney is unable to give you legal advice in this forum. It is necessary to have a detailed discussion and review of the police reports. The...

For step parent adoption, the home study, does the absent parent who is signing off have to be present also?

No. The point of the home-study is for the court to have information about the suitability of your home.

Do I need a lawyer for a step parent adoption if the missing parent agrees ? How much does a step parent adoption cost?

You can look up the court costs (filing fees, etc) on the probate court's website for your county as well as court forms. To make sure you do this...

I agree with Attorney Woodring & de Groot - and am changing this from adoption to probate, as that's the appropriate practice area. The adoption...

This determinations are typically very fact driven. Although you present excellent facts on the issue of abandonment, it would be best for you to...

Is it possible to get legal custody of friend's child (she consents) without attorneys?

The short answer is no. Even with consent there is a process that needs to be followed in order for the adoption to be legal. The federal adoption...

How can I adopt the children my parents adopted, while being a single army soldier? Should I do it after going active? I'm Guard

Pending any adoption, your parents can nominate a guardian for the children if they die or are unable to care for them. Military status will not...

What if someone just surprises you with adoption papers and you had no notice that they were being sent to you?

She should speak to an attorney as soon as possible to assess the specific facts of her situation. If she can't afford an attorney she should...

My daughter is being held on 15,000 dollar cash assurety, no bondsman will call back and

Her attorney can request a bail hearing to request a lower bail. I can't answer why a bail bondsman won't return your calls if you're wiling to...

Can a father sign over his rights to a child he never knew he had?

Are they seeking to have the other man adopt the child? If so, they are likely looking to have him surrender rights so that the adoption can go...