Given the facts you have stated, the time period is not unreasonable. A trover action or the threat of a lawsuit for conversion may be the way to...

Stepparent adoption

If you can prove that the biological father has had no significant contact or has paid no support for at least a year, your husband can file a...

Mr. Skaar has given you a very good answer. The only thing I can think to add is that, if they do sue you, get an attorney. A statute of...

I was driving my mothers car. The car is totaled. It was not at fault. I am not listed on the policy. Can I take legal action?

A property damage suit would be brought by your mother against the other driver. A suit for your personal injuries would be brought by you against...

Terminating rights as part of a stepparent adoption should be cut and dry if the same facts exist when you move forward with that. In the...

You can apply with the probate court to become her guardian. The court will notify the others involved, appoint a doctor to assess her competency,...

Mr. Riddle is correct. Hire an attorney if they sue you and you have a chance to have the debt declared illegal and win the lawsuit. You may even...

How do I become foster parent of my two Granddaughters living with me and my wife?

You do not need to become a foster parent, as that is something done through DFCS when children are placed by DFCS with non-relatives. You should...

Never just pay a traffic ticket. Even though the fines are less than $1000, the ramifications to your insurance are much higher. Also, if there...

He is not on the birth certificate and not in the baby's life - can I move out of state without his permission?

Mr. Ashman's answer is right on. After 6 months, were he to decide that he wanted to be part of the child's life, he would have to come to the...