You are required to give the biological father notice. He could object to the adoption and even file a petition to legitimate at that point. The...

How can I avoid a shoplifting charge being on my record

I changed the practice area because, if you are 47, this is not juvenile law. You are entitled to an attorney in your case. If you are indigent,...

i agree with my colleagues. You can't have child support end before the children are 18 and out of high school. You can't just put "child support...

I agree with my colleagues. It varies from court to court and judge to judge and even varies at certain times of year. Your attorney can speak to...

How can I get in touch with a pro bono lawyer to handle my divorce with children involved?

You can check with your local bar association or with the Georgia Legal Services Program. Unfortunately, most such organizations have few...

Can my child’s father take her out of state?

If you were not married to the father and he has not legitimated the child, he has no rights to visitation at all. If he seeks to legitimate, you...

She does not have to sign anything in order for you to complete a divorce. It is a faster, less complicated process if the parties are consenting...

Step parent adoption ?

You have to give the biological father notice. He will have a chance to respond and object to the adoption, but under the circumstances you...

I agree with Ms. Katz. There are no fill in the blank forms available for adoptions as there are for some types of cases. An adult adoption will...

Am I allowed to call the judge and tell him what my husband needs, instead of waiting for this slow moving D.A ?

I agree with Mr. Pines. You cannot contact the judge directly under any circumstances. Your husband's attorney can possibly resolve the issue by...