Can I change my daughter's last name without permission of man stated on birth certificate

I agree with attorney Watts. Regardless of which course of action you choose, e.g. termination of parental rights, bio-dad will have to be served...

How can I separate from my emotionally abusive parents?

You are twenty years old, so your parents have no legal control over you. If you do not like how you are treated, you have every right to move out...

Protection order being lifted was denied. What do I do now to get it lifted?

This question is impossible to answer with so little background information. It would be worth it to you to consult with an attorney who can look...

Cannot locate millitary parent who is required to pay child support..

I recently had a situation where a parent needed to be served legal papers but had not been heard from in over a decade. I found him on Facebook,...

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I want to take my sister to civil court and sue her for taking my son from me when he was 7. He is now 21. The SOL would be up

You should have brought an action for the return of your son fourteen years ago. This was a child custody matter, and you simply waited too long...

How can i get custody of my 5 year old daughter

If I understand the facts correctly, your daughter has now resided in Georgia for the last three years. If that is the case, you need to contact...

You need a family law attorney that handles domestic violence cases. You can use the Find A Lawyer feature on this website to locate family law...

Can my ex take custody of my kids because he doesn't like my boyfriend?

I agree with the previous answers and just want to point out that you are operating under false assumptions. While you may, technically, not be...

Demand to be a stay-home mom

No, there is no law that prevents a mother from demanding to stay at home with her children. Extortion and blackmail do not apply in any way,...

Child support after remarrying

No. You are not obligated to support your spouse's children. That is, and remains, the obligation of your spouse's ex. There may be other...