I'm 17 . can i get married? my mom consents to it ..

While it is usually an awful idea for a minor to get married, a 17 year old, with parental consent, can marry.

If a minor's parent is the spouse of the decedent (who is also an heir), will serving the parent be sufficient?

The answer is the child needs a guardian. Legally the parent and child have conflicting interests. Bear in mind a minor child and spouse both...

I am an RN and wondering what attorneys think about legal nurse consulting certification through legal nurse.com

The value of most online degrees is about the same as the value of used toilet paper. When a lawyer wants to use a real expert he will look for...

Can I sue an internet provider for not providing service they claim to provide which cost me my job?

No, and indeed all major internet providers, when you sign up, have clauses that prevent suit (and require arbitration) and usually limit damages...

Stepparent adoption

A detailed answer to this would take doezens of pages and Avvo gives us 4000 characters. In very basic terms, you hire a lawyer and the lawyer...

Moving from the state complicates things as you will (1) have to meet the residency laws of the new state, (2) in some cases deal with an adoption...

I was hit by a car from the back which forced me to hit a car in front of me. Do I need a lawyer?

You definitely need to see a lawyer and should do that immediately. In the meantime, do not say anything to the insurers. Note that many initial...

Can my husband's ex take him back to court and stop his family from seeing their child and take away his Mon/Wed visitation?

The best way to a heart attack and sleepless nights is to worry about a non-existent threat. Stop worrying. Vicious ex's make all kinds of...

My mother died in 2005 and had a will, she left the home to me and it is free and clear. I have not yet probated the will.

You have two issues here. Number one is that you were required, under penalty of perjury, to list the potential inheritance in your bankruptcy. ...

How long do I have to be married for my husband to adopt my children?

You likely have a great case for step parent adoption. There is no magic waiting period and while some judges prefer a wait if your husband has...