I agree with Mr. Ashman. Yes, you can file for divorce. If the children have lived in another state for five years, that state will have...

How long does a judge have to make a decision on the final divorce hearing with children involved in the state of GA been 7 wks?

There is no set amount of time for a judge to make a decision. However, 7 weeks is more time than it usually takes. Talk to your attorney about...

Yes, he can sign. No. His wife does not have to do anything. You would be wise to seek child support as soon as the child is born. Your child...

Mu husband has been abusive and is a police officer for 17 years, we have been together for 14 Md married almost 7? I went consu

I agree with Mr. Ashman on all points. If the first attorney you consulted with wouldn't take your case, keep looking. The Find a Lawyer feature...

Can I sue my old company for a hostile work environment and racial slurs.

The things you describe could be the basis for a lawsuit for discrimination and/or retaliation under a couple of different federal laws. Get a...

A petition for a stalking protective order is a civil action, so it should not impact your nursing license. However, it is still a very serious...

Can DFCS close case on one child and not the other when they went in at the same time.

I'm sorry you are going through this. Your case seems like it has many moving parts. You need an attorney to help you sort it all out. If there...

If you were not married to the mother and have not legitimated the child, you have no rights to give up. The only way to get those rights and to...

How much should it cost for us to adopt our 4 yr old grandson that we have had custody of since he was 4 months old?

I agree with Mr. Ashman. AVVO doesn't allow us to solicit cases or quote fees through these Q&A posts. However, AVVO does provide a Find a Lawyer...

Can my girlfriends x take her kids if she want to marry me because I’m a sex offender?

Yes. In a petition for change of custody, the court is looking for a change of circumstances (and a mother getting married to a convicted sex...