Can I be subpoenaed to Family Court the day of the hearing and how would I know if I had?

You must be served with a Subpoena at least 10 days before a hearing. If you are served it must be either in person or through certified mail...

What papers do i need to adopt my niece from mexico my sister in law cant afford to raise her

You need to speak to an family law attorney preferably one familiar with the adoption process. Adoption is not easy at the best of times but...

What do you do when the grandparent does not return your child?

You contact the police. Explain the situation and inform them that there is no Court Order granting custody to the grandparents and that as the...

I locked my spouse locked out of house...what can legally happen?

Locking someone out of the house without a Court Order is basically an illegal eviction and it can come back to bite you in the tail. "My spouse...

Can I make my wife sell the house to get my part of the equity. ? ?

Yes, you can use all this information in your favor however, you should probably get an attorney. Divorces are complex particularly when fighting...

Kids left home alone

There is no law in SC currently on the books stating exactly what age a child can be left alone. There are DSS regulations that a child typically...

Can I have the father thats listed on my child’s birth certificate removed, if he is not the father?

You would file a child support and paternity action. You can do this privately through a family law attorney or through SCDSS.

You will most likely need an attorney in NY but if you have proof that you paid money to the mother every month (bank records etc) they may...

Yes, if you suspect that there is drug use in the house where your child resides you can request that the Court Order a drug test of everyone in...

Technically they can ASK you to take a drug test at any time while the investigation is still open (typically 45 days for an investigation). They...