What to do when a friend is giving me her unborn child

I would suggest you meet with an attorney soon. You can create guardianship papers fir the unborn child do that it is released to you from the...

You need to file a petition for paternity so dna tests can be done to determine the biological father.

Can my fiance adopt my child after we are married?

The father’s rights could be terminated for abandonment after six months. Even without paternity, you can sign a sworn statement that he was the...

Error noted on filling notice

You have to write to the judge and send a copy to counsel so they know what is being said on the record. The. Attorney should make the corrections...

Can my children and I move to another state?

There are laws that prohibit restricting you from moving. You can go anywhere you want and if he wants contact, you may have to share travel costs.

Is it legal to go back 6 years for arrears on child support?

Yes arrearages are allowed all the way back to birth of the child. It is retroactive to the date of service on you.

Will I be able to get divorced in West Virginia if I haven’t lived there for 1 year?

You can file in the State where married or in WV if you have grounds for adultery. If you claim residency here and no one objects, you should be...

Can I date while my divorce is ongoing?

As long as you are separated, you would not be committing adultery that would be breaking up your marriage. Technically, could still be considered...

In the state of West Virginia, when divorced, what rights does the step-parent have to visitation etc? How should it be worded

If father is unknown, you could make a claim as psychological parent for the child.

How can I determine what my legal claim to a relatively large amount of money in my Mothers will is?

This is quite confusing. You cannot inherit by intestacy if you were adopted. But if you are named in the Will, of course you can claim that. ...