Do I need to be married in order for my boyfriend to adopt my daughter?

No, you do not need to be married. The biological father can execute a surrender to allow the adoption to proceed. Speak to a Family Law attorney...

My friend wants to sign her unborn baby to me. I would like to adopt it. what is the legal procedure?

You cannot adopt a child - nor conduct any legal proceedings - regarding an unborn child. That said, once the child is born, you can act...

My husband abandoned me one month ago today. Im still in the house which is under his name only.

You an & should go to court on an emergency motion/petition requiring him to maintain the expenses, assuming on your income you cannot pay same. ...

I was married in 1987 and we each went our own way. I was in jail from 1994 untill 2005. How do I obtain a divorce w

There is no such thing as an "automatic divorce." You would need to file a divorce case in court & have her served with the paperwork. If there...

Child Support

If your income hasn't changed, then no - at least if your sole basis to change it is due to the subsequent children. The reason is because the 1st...

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CAN I SUE FOSTER AGENCY IF A CHILD WAS ABUSED BY ANOTHER CHILD WHO WAS IN CARE

Possibly yes. It depends on what your relation is to the case (to determine legal standing to sue) as well as what knowledge the agency did have...

How do I get records from a bank if the bank does not respond to a subpoena? For a divorce..

The attorney should send a follow-up letter to the bank. Sometimes they just don't timely respond, but it's nevertheless "in the pipeline." If...

I was awarded child support for my daughter. My daughter's father is now filing for custody. Will he receive joint custody?

First, I respectfully disagree that courts do not award joint custody. They do - even on objection - though admittedly it's rare for them to do...

My wife and I are getting a stipulation of settlement. Once submitted to the courts does this turn into a divorce?

A stipulation of settlement is usually done within the context of a divorce - thus after one's already been filed. It does not automatically turn...

How do they determine residential custody?

Custody isn't decided based on who primarily provides the financial support, although ability to support the child is one factor. The Court also...