How can i adopt my granchild?

If you have not already moved to be the child's guardian you need to as soon as possible. You are not eligible yet to adopt under WV law - at...

How can I secure rights to see my grandchild in the state of WV?

Yes you do but it requires going to court with an appropriate motion for grandparent's visitation rights. See WV Code 48-10-101 as your starting...

Can I still have my child have my baby’s dads last name?

You cannot just say "I want to give up my parental rights" and that solves the issue. The termination of parental rights requires a finding by the...

Your girlfriend needs immediately to file a motion with the court bringing this issue to the court's attention. Think "contempt of court" and...

What rights does unmarried fathers with name on birth certificate have

I am sorry to say that I have had a case very similar to the facts as you describe them. The police are left without much recourse, unless this is...

Can a mother be prosecuted if she permits her minor daughter to have sex with a 20 male or if she finds out but does not report?

How old is the daughter and does the daughter suffer any mental deficiencies? No mother should OK sex with an underage daughter, that alone says a...

In all likelihood the child will be under the State's custody and care and the State will find a suitable foster parent home for the child. That...

My sons dad lives In another state and we are getting back together but my ex-husband lives in West Virginia

If you wish to move you must file a motion for relocation ... especially if the court has already established a parenting plan for the child. He...

If a step mom and biological dad get divorced does the step mom still have the right to get custody of the child the child

It depends. The facts that you have provided are not sufficient to really say one way or the other. Generally though, a step mother would have...

Can I take my husbands name off a deed?

Once it is before the Court only the Judge (or an agreement accepted by the Judge) can divide the house. You can sell it together or buy out...