What questions and concerns should I have for my lawyer?

Are you seeking a divorce? If so, you should contact an attorney and file for a divorce based on your year-long separation, unless you have an...

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The natural father's parental rights would have to be terminated. If the natural father did not consent to the termination of his parental rights,...

What are legal options for our grandsons custody/adoption or termination of our son and his girlfriends parental rights?

in similar situations, I have advised grandparents to file an action for custody of the child. Without any custody order, the parents could come...

How do I get custody papers?

You can sign and notarize any type of papers. But, they will not benefit you if your goal is having custody of your sisters. The only way you can...

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Will I need to pay spousal and how much?

There are numerous factors that a judge reviews to determine if alimony is warranted and if so, the amount of that alimony. I think, based on the...

Can a person who is listed in DSS central registry that lives with you impact a judge's decision in a family court custody case?

That may be relevant in a custody case. However, it would be more relevant if the father and the girlfriend reside in the same residence. I have a...

Can my husband adopt my son without consent from his birth father?

I agree with the other attorneys. However, does the natural father visit your child? Is there any father-child relationship between the natural...

Son and wife separated,having problems seeing child.What are his rights?

Your son needs to file a case for visitation as soon as possible. If the parents are not married, then custody of a child is with the mother,...

if one spouse could sue the other spouse's employer for the breakdown of the marriage, then all employers would be subject to a lawsuit any time an...

Do I need to get a divorce?

The marriage would be void if it could be proven that he was married at the time he married you. However, unfortunately for you, there is no court...