No attorney should be threatening you. I encourage you to seek counsel from an attorney in your local area to represent your interests during this...

I am in a messy custody battle

I cannot provide you legal advice, nor can any other attorney on Avvo, but your prompt suggests that you need to seek the advice of counsel...

Can a stepparent request visitation rights for a stepchild with a guardian?

I am very sorry to hear about your husband's untimely death. This is a terrible situation for you and your stepchild. Although no attorney on...

Can i have the non custodial fathers rights terminated

Termination of parental rights is a sticky and complex area of family law. I cannot provide you legal advice on your situation, nor can any other...

Is it possible for my sister to get custody of me?

In child custody, courts will determine what the "best interests of the child" are for each situation. There are rules guiding judges on what they...

My ex is trying to black mail me into signing over rights to my son with charges she has put on me what is the

You should speak to an attorney immediately. Without more information, it is difficult to advise you on what your options are. During a...

Can I adopt my stepson

Although the law differs in each state, typically a step-parent adoption is possible. Generally, this can be accomplished by the consent of the...

In VA, if a child enters drug court at 17 is a parent required to attend court and parent groups after he or she turns 18?

If the Court Order states that parental participation must continue after the child's 18th birthday, then the parent must do as the Order states. ...

Is it possible to win a child custody case when ordered to have a home study done but cant find anyone to do one or cant afford

I will echo the previous sentiment that this is a difficult situation, but you would be best served in this situation with help from counsel. If I...

I was advised by a lawyer that when my ex husband leaves GA to register the custody case here in VA.

I am assuming that you and your ex-husband live here in VA and that your ex is now moving out of state to GA? If so, VA has jurisdiction in any...