If there was never a court case filed, then your son has not been legitimated and the child's mother, legally, has all custody rights. You should...

This really is a matter you should discuss with his criminal attorney. That attorney can petition the court to amend the order, but whether or not...

What rights do I have as a step Mom to protect myself in a toxic co-parenting relationship?

You have the right to say "no". If that was a regularly scheduled visitation time and your husband was not going to be home, he should inform her...

How do I prevent my ex from legitimating my 11 year old daughter in Georgia?

You have an attorney in this matter. That's who you should be talking to about these issues. He or she knows much more about your case than any...

Can a 17 year old work 3 hour shifts as her regular schedule ?

Yes. There is no law requiring that a shift for a part time employee be a certain length. The recourse of the 17 year old is to find a different...

How can I get a divorce from my husband if I dont know where he is and have no information on him?

Most people can be found in this day and age. Most attorneys have working relationships with one or more private investigators/skip tracers. Talk...

Alimony is not designed to punish an offending spouse. The court looks at many factors, including the length of the marriage, the need of one...

What do you have to file to prove you aren't the legal father to a child?

There is a legal presumption that the husband is the legal father of any child born during or within 9 months after a marriage. This issue SHOULD...

I am 16, I want to become emancipated but can I leave the same day?

Emancipation is a court process. It is not a one day procedure, and it involves more than having a place to stay. You have to prove to the court...

Can father's rights be terminated?

The only way you can permanently terminate his rights is to be married and for your new spouse to file a step-parent adoption. Otherwise, that...