You must respond within 21 days. Your summons should have said as such. See Virginia Supreme Court Rule 3:8.

You always have the ability to try to settle. Yes, you can send opposing counsel your settlement offer, but they have no obligation to accept. I...

You can pursue a second parent adoption. However, if the father's parental rights have not been terminated and he does not consent to the adoption,...

You may want to reach out to your former lawyer for clarity regarding the provision. However, generally, the purpose of such a provision is to give...

The answer will depend on Tennessee law. Child support is governed by the state in which the child resides. Contact an attorney in Tennesse.

Terminating a parent's parental rights is a very serious thing that the court's do not take lightly. One way to do so is to pursue a stepparent...

If your child's primary residence is in Maryland you will need to speak to a family law attorney in Maryland about registering your Texas order...

A paternity test can be done at any age, but until the child reaches the age of majority (18), the mother can seek to establish paternity and child...

Talk to a family law attorney about your options. If the father wants minimal involvement in the child's life then he may be willing to agree to...

Yes. Adult adoptions are a relatively quick and straightforward process. After the adoption is entered by the court, you would receive a new birth...