How do I adopt my grandchild that the state gave me legal custody of

Essentially, you will need to file a action to terminate the patents' rights in their child and to adopt. This is an area of law that is very...

My boyfriend's 16 year old daughter wants to come live with us but he has no rights. Can she choose which parent to live with?

Were his parental rights actually terminated? Or did he just fail to win custody? There is a big difference. It could be a violation of the...

An annulment is obtained by gong to court and proving grounds for an annulment. Most family court attorneys charge by the hour. If he opposes the...

How does a 16 year old emancipate him self in SC? (i filled the bottom 800 characters with out all the story...but its some)

If you are encouraging this young man to leave home at the age of 16 years, you are dangerously close to contributing to the delinquency of a...

How can i get my girls back from my ex-boyfriend? Neither of us has custody over them or been to court.

If he is not named on the birth certificate as the father, you are the presumed custodian and should be able to get the assistance of law...

How can family member give up rights of child to another family member?

There are several ways. The most permanent and secure was is for mother to relinquish her parental rights and for the son-in-law and daughter to...

Can I move out of my mother's house at 17 without her being able to stop me?

Legally, you can, but how will you live? Do you have any job skills? Any significant education (high school diploma or higher)? Any health...

To throw someone out of a dwelling

You cannot just order someone out of their home even if they do not own it or are not paying rent. You must follow the legal eviction process. I...

Can I take my ex-wife to court to alter our divorce decree from 2007

Yes, you can ask the court to modify the order to add a restraining order. I suggest something like "Both parties are restrained from allowing...

What kind of steps do i need to take?

As the children's parent, you already have custody. He is in jail. But in a divorce, you will be granted an order which specifically denies him...