How do I adopt a stepchild?

I agree with my colleagues. A step-parent adoption is certainly simpler where there is consent from the biological father, but it is still...

You can file a Petition for a Stalking Temporary Protective Order. Go to the Superior Court Clerk's office of your county and they should be able...

You can always release one attorney and retain another but doing so may drive up the costs of your case. Whether or not you get any of your...

My Wife Has Been Charged With Simple Battery And Family Volience

You have not asked a question. If there is something you need to know, please repost.

Can my soon to be ex husband lower his child support in the divorce?

I agree with my colleagues. Getting your legal advice from non-lawyer family members is a bad idea. Get a consultation asap with a family law...

Is there any way this process could be sped up?

I agree with Mr. Ashman and Ms. Yu. You need an attorney asap. You could be dealing with DFCS, juvenile court and Superior Court with regard to...

Can my ex husband be charged with contempt of court for not making me the beneficiary of his surviving military benefit?

You can file a motion for contempt if your Husband has not abided by the terms of the Settlement Agreement. More details are needed to know fi...

Interstate visitation. Is there anything I can do, if so what?

I agree with my colleagues. If I am reading your question correctly, the case has proceeded in Delaware even though your child lives here. Unless...

Is it illegal for my seventeen year old son to choose to stay with his mother if she is not the custodial parent

You are wise to be cautious. If there is a court order giving the father custody, allowing the son to stay with you without the consent of the...

How do I go about getting custody of my 7 year old son back from his grandmother? Or at least some kind of visitation rights?

Congratulations to you for all of the steps you have taken towards stability. I agree with Mr. Ballenger. Getting custody or visitation rights to...