Mr. Hopkins has given you a very good explanation of what the court can and cannot do with regards to your relationships. None of us have enough...

Paralegal vs attorney??

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. An adoption proceeding requires many steps, all of which must be correctly completed and in the correct order. Many...

Am I entitled to anything in a divorce?

I agree with my colleagues. Depending on the length of the marriage, the relative incomes of the parties and some other factors, you MAY be...

How can I get divorce the fastest?

Dissolution of marriage is another term for divorce. I have no ideal then, what would be referred to as a "dissolution divorce". The absolute...

Ok I was arrested for possession of meth, simple battery & possession of marijuana less than a oz.and obstruction of A officer

You don't ask a question. None of have enough facts about your case to advise you with regard to a specific plea offer. I strongly recommend that...

Is my husband still responsible for child support?

When there is a child support order in place, child support must be paid pursuant to that order until the order is changed or terminated by its own...

Can my daughter receive benefits from her father even if he doesn't want to legitimize her?

I am not sure what you mean by "benefits". There is no way you can force him to sign her birth certificate or to legitimate her. You can't force...

Can a person who take out a temporary restraining order out on you be charged with contacting you?

No. The temporary protective order is intended to govern the actions of the Respondent but not the Petitioner. If you are contacting her, you can...

How can the father of my child terminates rights and does that have to be done in the county the child lives in?

Are you married, and is your spouse attempting to adopt your child? Unless the answer to both of those questions is "yes" the father of your child...

Any time a court is considering a contested custody case, the court is looking out for the best interest of the child. Your attorney would likely...