I am a 30 years old and am wanting to change my last name to my step fathers how can i do this?

An adoption must be filed by your stepfather, with your consent. It will take 60-90 days, at least. A simple name change can be done by you...

I dumped my savings (15k) to buy a ring and wedding band. Been married two years and now she wants a divorce. Am I sol?

It is not marital property, and therefore it cannot be awarded to you in a divorce. However, anything can be negotiated. There may be something...

Can my ex take my children and move out of state without my permission if we share joint custody?

There is nothing illegal about moving and leaving the child with you, as the joint custodian, and that does not even require a court order, except...

Can I sue ex husband for retro pay even if child is 19 yrs old. Father has a court order to pay and has never paid.

If you already have a court order for child support, there is no need to "sue" him. You simply have to enforce the existing court order. It does...

Your step dad has no legal standing to pursue custody, unless an adoption had taken place. When you turn 18, you will be able to make all of these...

Can I request temporary custody of my 7 year old son pending the outcome of a filed petition for legitimization?

You need an experienced custody attorney to pursue an immediate order of legitimation, and a temporary order of custody. However, you will need...

Do I need to file an answer to my ex husband request custody modification ?

You need to be represented by an experienced custody attorney. You cannot ignore legal proceedings, especially when it involves custody of your...

How can I get my step kids out of a bad situation?

You do not have standing to pursue this. However, the father can pursue custody. He needs to consult with an experienced custody attorney who...

Name change for a minor in GA.

You will have to file a Petition for Legitimation with the Court to get his birth certificate changed to show you as the father, and to change his...

We are concern grandparents. How do we get temporary crusty of our grand kids who are in defac,

You will need to intervene in the pending DFCS case. You need to retain an experienced custody attorney who handles cases in the county where the...