If a baby is born and mother gives it her last name, can father make her change it if DNA test proves baby to be his?

If you aren't married to him and he hasn't legitimated the child as his, he has no rights. Name your child anything you want. Even if he does...

My neighbor's tree branch fell and damaged the roof of my house. My neighbor's insurance will not cover this.

Did the tree fall on its own or did it fall in response to something else? (Wind, rain, etc.) ...

How was this issue not addressed BEFORE you did your plea? Felony convictions have all sorts of consequences, including immigration consequences. ...

I was arrested and charged with simple battery. Can a lawyer negotiate dismissal of my case? I have clean history.

In a criminal case, the charges do not belong to the victim, so the victim can't "drop" the charges any more than the victim could increase the...

Can a father give up his rights to his daughter? She is 15 and he is behind on support

No, there is no magic form that someone can sign to relieve themselves of the responsibility of caring for their child. He's either a fool or he...

In Georgia, can I expunge my arrest record

There is no absolute right to restrict access to an arrest record, even where a case was dismissed. Much will depend upon why the case was...

I plead guilty to Theft by Shop in 1993 and disposition was 12 mths probation and 500 fine. It is now 2013

Many people wish they could erase all traces of the mistakes of their past. Unfortunately, this is more difficult to do than most people think. ...

Just for dating? No. But having any sort of romantic relationship with a 13-year-old is fraught with peril.

What type of lawyer do I need to file a lawsuit against the county for arresting me without a search warrant?

You're getting ahead of yourself. Beat the criminal charges first, worry about a civil suit second.

Did the Police do anything wrong when they shot my son 3 times when he was running away from them?

That's a much larger question than can be answered from a few paragraphs. Police are responsible for whatever they do, but there are also many...