Can a motion for continuance be granted even when opposing party objects and is not given an opportunity to be heard

The granting of a continuance is in the discretion of the court. Presumably, the ex parte tpo will remain in effect until the new hearing date....

Yes, illegal. Don't do it. Your friend should call the doctor's office and make her own inquiries about the prescription or even ask the pharmacist...

Can my ex refuse to bring my child to visitation or take me back to court over having a guy around my child?

Issues that would be helpful to know in order to answer the question: 1) Does your custody/visitation order prohibit your child from having contact...

Can my husband sign my sons birth certificate

I can't imagine anywhere where signing a birth certificate knowing that you are not the child's parent would be legal. In fact, it may very well be...

How can I establish visitation and/or award of tribal customary adoption with my biological son?

If you wish to pursue this, I would urge you not to sit on your claim any longer. Two years with no contact is a long time, and your claim likely...

What would I need to do for termination of parental rights of father and possibly adoption of baby by someone else?

I agree that Courts are very reluctant to terminate the parental rights of a biological father unless someone else is ready to step in and assume...

My 3 yr old niece has been molested. The DA isn't going to pursue charges against the pervert. Who can help us with this? In Ga.

Since the perpetrator is underage, it is something that could perhaps be handled in Juvenile Court in terms of the filing of a deprivation action,...

Would proceeding with criminal charges against a mechanic shop for theft by conversion be beneficial to my civil case?

It is unethical for an attorney to threaten criminal prosecution in order to gain an advantage in a civil matter. You are more likely to receive...

I have been going by Cristina but my birth name is Tena I nevelr legally changed it what do I need to do?

Don't know if it will hinder your getting a license...you may end up getting a license in the name of Tena instead of Christina. You could make...

Can my boyfriend adopt my child without me being married to him?

Do you plan on surrendering the child to your boyfriend and terminating your own parental rights? If you are not married to your boyfriend, the...