What are the first steps should I take in getting my son from his grandparents? His mom passed away one week ago.

You haven'tgiven us enough information to answer. Unless you were married to the mother or previously legitimated the child, you have no parental...

A default judgment means (1) you lost, and (2) you really messed up badly. A judgment happens ifyou lose the case - to be by default you also...

Legal name change of minor child

Under the present facts, you need the father's consent. Name changes are done in Superior Court. OCGA 19-12-1 requires a father's consent unless...

Does my sons mother have to give me all my child support back?

No, you don't get to retry cases now. You and your attorney (certainly you knew to hire one, or should have known) could have argued these points...

Does the grandchild of the decedent have to be listed as an heir at law if there is a will in place?

Probate can be complex, and you need to get a lawyer (every probate filing should at least start with a consult). The grandchild is a potential...

Removing conditions on 2 year green card

You posted this as a credit card question meaning bankruptcy and criminal lawyers saw it and immigration lawyers did not. I believe it's an...

The wording of your question is confusing so I am notcertain what you're asking, Adopted and natural born children receive identical treatment...

My son's father wants to give up his paternal rights. How do I handle this legally?

While he can, in court, if he ever obtained legitimization/custody/etc, give up THOSE rights, the remaining right belongs to the child - the right...

What can I do to get my ex-husband who is a lawyer to pay according to "new Consent Order" other than sue for Contempt again)?

Unfortunately, make him pay likely requires a lawyer, a new contempt, and (likely) significant fees. I wish I could give you a better answer. ...

Can I fire my attorney? Will it be wise?Will an attorney agree to a percentage less than 30 to represent both of us?

You can discharge a lawyer, but, unless he releases his claims, you mayhave liability to him for fees, depending on the fee agreement. Lack of...