Hiding friend's daughter

You better talk to a local attorney before you do anything. Hiding your best friend is fine, she's an adult, but participating in keeping the...

Is documentation enough to show physical and verbal abuse of myself and my children when we go to court?

First, get safe. I suggest you try contacting a domestic violence shelter in your area--even if you don't go there, they should be able to help...

The person appointed by the deceased has the ultimate responsibility for following the wishes of the deceased. Thus, you should try to speak with...

MY Identity was stolen by my boyfriend and now he has me facing multiple false allegations even direct file can i beat this.

I suggest you speak with a local attorney who can discuss your entire situation with you in a confidential setting. There are several steps you...

My grandmother invites me to her apartment, but my aunt (who owns the apart.) says it will be trespass if I enter, can I enter?

If your grandmother LIVES THERE she can probably grant you permission to visit her there, even if she doesn't pay rent; however, this may become a...

Filing court papers

You must do it in Queens, if that's where the child lives now.

Does and biological sister who is a adult have rights to see her brother who is 16 and have after the parents divorce ?

Usually, the courts have the "power" to make such orders, but whether your court will do it depends upon numerous factors you should discuss with a...

My sons father hasnt seen him in five years i want to strip his rights can i do that with out him getting visitation

You may have to deal with a visitation petition if the father files one, and if he does, that would weigh against a claim of abandonment. The...

Adult adoption of a stepchild and inheritance

Adoption will not remove your grandfather's right to included you in his Will, but it will remove your right to share in your grandfather's estate...

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Can an adoption be filed without a lawyer if a contract is signed by the biological parents and adoptive parent?

The law does not require you to use an attorney to complete the adoption. Adoption is paperwork-intensive, procedurally complicated and subject to...