How do i get my kids when their father passed away and grandparents are filing for custody.

I'm sorry for all you've been through, but things will probably get harder before they get easier in the situation you've described. The best...

I have a family member who worked for me, do not have workers comp, and think he might sue me i am a sole properiorty need advic

I agree with Mr. Forman. You should speak with a local attorney to go over all the facts and circumstances in confidential detail, and to review...

Generally speaking, no, you cannot simply "remove" the father's name from the child's birth certificate. The steps you need to take to have...

I am a mother of two childen never married to the father

The best thing you can do is what you're doing now: being the best mom you can be. It is not that easy to swoop in after 2+ years absence, spend a...

Do I need to have the biological father notified?

It depends upon whether the biological father is also the "legal" father. In Illinois, for an unmarried man to become the legal father of his...

I have to agree with Mr. Address. It is unfortunate, but HIPPA doesn't really provide a basis for a lawsuit.

Fiance adopt child if i approve and biological father already terminated his rights?

I think this is possible! In general, public policy favors a father with a record (assuming it is not at all related to child abuse or a sex...

Can I move with my son out of state?

No. You will need to get permission from the father or a court order to relocate your son. If your son's father refuses to give permission, but...

My temporary child support order is so low that I want to drop the entire case. It's not worth the effort. How can I do this?

Given the scenario you've described, it is understandable that it doesn't seem to be worth the effort to go through the "system" for $50/mo,...

Custody case at court or mediation in New York State(Suffolk County).

If you are 95% in agreement, then you have a good chance of being successful in mediation, and I suggest you give it a try. If it doesn't work,...

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