The best route is to adopt the child. You will have to serve her and give publication notice to the putative father. Once your niece's rights are...

Can seperated stepmom get custody of me, an 18 year old,

Unfortunately she cannot get custody of you, however, she can possibly put you on COBRA but that is short term and expensive.

Can a woman who did not give birth have her name on the birth certificate as the mother when there was no adoption process?

This cannot occur legally. For a woman to have her name as a mother on a birth certificate, she must either be the birth mother or have legally...

If I renew my dvpo order before my year is up or before it expires, will I have to go back in front of a judge w/my husband?

Hello, I am sorry you have to go through this process. I understand how frustrating and confusing this can be for many people. To answer your...

Is it possible to get child support lowered?

If the other children were born after the order was entered and / or they were not considered in the original calculation then you should file a...

Is it a criminal offense in North Carolina to provide false information on a restraining order complaint form?

No it is not a crime. In addition to my colleagues very accurate responses, it is also a moot point. Now that the order was entered and has since...

It is the court's job to order what is in the best interests of the child and that may not include participation in a wedding ceremony. The court...

Will I need a lawyer to complete the process of my divorce?

For the divorce, since your wife's attorney is filing the action, there is nothing you need to do to complete the process, nor do you need to...

How do I find out if a custody order has been filed on behalf of my child?

If you have not spoken to your child in a week and you only have threatening text message (I am assuming about the safety of your child) you need...

How do i go about filing for custody of my son if i have no contact with his father?

You can file for custody and serve him by publication in local newspaper in Seattle (if that is the last known city of residence that you have). If...