How to change my step daughter last name?

If you can get the consent of the father or can show he has not supported her financially for five years, you can file a Petition for name change,...

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Anybody can sue over anything so yes, your family member can be sued. However, whether such suit is likely to succeed, the answer is no. Wedding...

Seeking custody of daughters. Ages 14, 11, 6. The 14 y/o wants to stay w/ mother, but the 11 and 6 want dad. Help!!!

It sounds like you have great grounds to file for a change of custody. Her criminal activity constitutes a change of circumstances which will...

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Please can someone help, my husband is getting his own lawyer for divorce and I don't know what to do.

You are correct that you need to hire an attorney to at least review the documents before you sign. I am contacted often by individuals who just...

I have a child in my home that I'm raising up as my own. i need some legal advice on getting full or temporary custody for him

We would need more facts to start to answer your question. Are you interested in adoption or guardianship? Will the mother consent to either of...

My ex husband keeps calling dfacs of me in order to try and gain custody of son.

In all likelihood, DFCS will eventually stop investigating his complaints. Meanwhile, has he filed for a change of custody? If so, you would wise...

Violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Under Federal Law, the tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour. Hawaii may have a different minimum. You should be paid at least $2.13 for all...

If an employer makes substantial changes to the terms of employment can employee resign and successfuly apply for unemployment?

I agree with Mr. Beasley. If the changes have been just in the nature of your job duties, you probably would not be eligible for unemployment. If...

What is considered "exposing your children to a significant other?"

I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Hopkins. Moving across the street may not have been the wisest choice in view of the broadly worded morality...

Disability help!!!

I agree with my colleague. If you have an attorney, that is who should be advising you. You should contact him or her to discuss the process and...