How can my fiancé change his daughter's last name?

He cannot change the name without the mothers consent. If he would like his name on the birth certificate the simplest way is through a...

Can step mom get permanent/visitation of step child

It is certainly possible. I strongly encourage you to contact an attorney to help you through the very complicated procedural and factual issues of...

What are the steps I need to take to keep this from happening and how much time do I have before it is finalized?

I cannot stress enough how quickly you need to contact a Utah attorney. First thing tomorrow do not delay. Adoptions have strict timelines and many...

What steps do I take if my son lives with his father but is not on the birth certificate?

Steps to do what? Visitation, Child Custody? What is the paper?

Why should i need a lawyer and what is the main pourpose the judge fouces on

Even if everyone agrees in order for the Judge to be permitted to modify the child custody order you must show a substantial change in...

The only way to legally have you boyfriends name on the birth certificate is for your boyfriend to adopt the child or marry you prior to the birth...

Dss took emergency custody of my kids after I power washed them

You will be served with a petition alleging abuse/neglect and include the date of the Non-Secure custody hearing. The petition will have an...

If the local DSS has a conflict in the case that would interfere with their job the case can be moved to another county by the judge.

What do I need to do to keep my baby and my two other kids?

It really depends on what drugs were found and when during the pregnancy, If DSS gets involved you can expect anywhere from an in-home safety plan...

What can i do and what rights do i have ?

It really depends on the facts, if mom and dad have not acted upon their responsibilities and rights as parents you or the grandparents MIGHT have...