What would need to be done in order to get my daughter's father to sign over his rights. So we can change her last name?

I am unclear what happened in Court in 2010. You may be saying that you walked away from support. First of all, he can agree to change her name...

Is it to my benefit to file for divorce first if I'm not employed full time?

You should go see an attorney now and begin to prepare. You have to be living separately to file most actions. You can pursue custody and child...

Unfortunately, there is little you can do via Court. Yuo did not state whether you had a Court Order for custody, but even if you do, your...

Does your parental rights have to be terminated by a judge before your child can be put up for adoption by social services?

Yes. You either have to consent to an adoption or your rights have to be terminated by a judge after a hearing.

Can a 74 years old great grandfather get custody of his great grandchild

He has a substantial relationship with the child and the parents agree, he should be fine unless someone else steps in for some reason.

Can I fight for custody of a child not biologically mine, but have paid child support for?

If you have a substantial relationship with the child, you can seek custody against mother (and bio dad ) but you have to prove both are unfit. The...

If I divorce my husband and my name is on the car title with his and I am the only one with a license, who would get the car?

All property is inventoried, valued and divided. You have a good point to ask for possession of the car. You would give him the value or Something...

Can I ask for my ex to pay for my attorney bill? URGENT. Must notify his attorney by tomorrow?

There is a claim for attorney fees with custody cases. But each jurisdiction and judge will handle the claims based on individual cases. You can't...

How is the fastest and best way to obtain child custody?

Anyone with a significant relationship with a child can actually file a claim. But to win against a biological parent you have to prove unfitness....

My son has a child in South Carolina with a woman that he is not married too.what rights will he have if they decide to split.

He will have to file with the court to have rights. Until he files for custody right or visitation, she is the only legal parent.