My daughter and son n law have consented to allowing me to adopt my granddaughter, do i have to have an atty to adopt her?

While you do not have to have an attorney to adopt your grandchild, because the adoption process is complicated, it would be wise and in everyones...

If I go to court for the custody is my 9 year able to testify about the living conditions?

Generally judges do not want parents to use their children against the other parent. I would caution against trying to have you child testify...

How do i get a child support jugdement off of me?

You should re-post with Texas as the location, so that you get answers from Texas lawyers as well. Do you have copies of the parental rights...

You can sign your rights over if there is an adoptive father waiting (ie your ex wife has remarried and her new husband wants to adopt your child.)...

Can I ask for sole custody if I can prove my son's mother is not involved in his life other than on her weekends?

I agree with the previous answer. While it sounds like you may have a basis for sole custody, you would still need to keep her informed of all of...

Under jurisdiction rules, you would both file in the state where the children have lived for the last six months. So if you plan to move out of...

Can a Sheriff obtain custody of a minor because a dispute between two parents?

In Virginia, the police would call the local Child Protective Services agency, who would be the ones to take custody. In Alexandria, the Sheriff's...

Mother and child live in NJ, I live in VA, I'd like to settle the child custody and child support case in VA.

As stated by Atty Lewis, it sounds like jurisdiction has passed to NJ. Generally jurisdiction lies where the child has resided for the previous 6...

Married man and single woman have a baby and father wants joint custody? Both military

File for custody in the state where baby resides.

Can the father of my baby give up his parental rights if we both agree it's the best thing for our child? Will the Judge allow?

Your daughter has a right to both parents. Unless there is another man ready to adopt her, and take on the responsibility of suppoting her until...