Do you think that it is reasonable and decent for a father to make his son work in a slaughterhouse. Thank you for replying.?

Sure. Vast numbers of parents and children have worked in slaughterhouses over centuries. A slaughterhouse is a vital part of our economy as...

How likely is he to get Maintenance

This is a tough question to answer because we do not know where in your divorce timeline you are. Did the case end? Is it in the middle? Is it at...

Do I still have to still pay my child support?

If you did not have an order of support contained in your divorce judgment, then you have been paying voluntarily all this time. You can continue...

Oh no! Unsigned documents carry absolutely no weight in a court. You can choose to continue living according to its terms, but you do so...

What rights do I have as a Grandmother to get my twin grands?

Your rights are severely limited. Even though dad is not the biological father, his placement on the birth certificate makes him the presumptive...

Can my stepmother adopt me if I am over 18 in NY?

Yes. ................................. .

I don’t know how to increase child support paid by my ex and I don’t have a copy of divorce decree. He never gave me one.?

Go to your county clerk, the one where your divorce was filed. Get a copy. Then file a family court petition seeking an upward modification of...

How do I get back my retainer??

Without knowing what your case involves, we really can't answer this question. Is this a civil action, a criminal action or something else? Many...

Is there a "shopping center" of cases where lawyers can go to find people who need legal representation?

You’ll never find a lawyer who wants your case, and there are some very good reasons why. The current policy is for government and its pet projects...

Can I get full physical and legal custody if the father abandoned his children and has had no contact in at least 4 years?

This is one of those very good questions on Avvo that blend the population's total misunderstanding of the law of the land as regards the family,...