Verbal warnings do not go on your record.

Can I charge my son's father with kidnapping if he doesn't bring him home?

You should contact a family law attorney as soon as possible to address this problem, even if your son was returned after this weekend. If there...

What happens when a judge catches a dcf social worker,the psychologist for an evaluation in my case?

You should address your questions to your attorney. Keep good records of your compliance with your service plan.

I would add that if he can't be located, that notice by publication in a newspaper is usually the alternative. Good luck.

Is it possible for my wife and I to legally adopt a child in Florida without both having to be present?

An adoption will at the very least require a home-study. You also don't mention the mother. Have her rights been terminated or is she agreeing to...

How exactly do I go about changing my 8 year old daughters last name to mine?

To be clear a name change does not change the parental rights/obligations. So if you're contemplating a name change to her stepfather's last name,...

If I want to adopt a baby from China, will they all have special needs?

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how devastating that is. It is accurate that it is faster to adopt a child with special...

Is it a bad idea to sign over parental rights?

Future child support would be forgiven, but not any arrearage if it exists. Instead of surrendering all rights, I'd encourage him to fight for his...

Can I find out if my parental rights are terminated?

You should contact the court that issued the support order. If your rights were terminated, there would have been a court order (prior to that you...

Giving up rights

It is unlikely. You already have parental rights, so he isn't giving you anything, he is only surrendering his. That has several consequences, and...