How do I get my son legitimized on my grandsons birth certificate?

There are at least three options available to your family: (1) prevail upon your son to file a petition for legitimation and custody. This would...

Can a officer administer a blood test or does a emt or paramedic have to administer it?

Some officers are phlebotomists (licensed to administer blood draws), but this is usually done by a nurse or EMT. In any event, it sounds like...

My girlfriend wants to adopt my 5 year old baby girl

You would need to get married in order for your girlfriend to adopt. Then the matter could proceed as a step parent adoption. I recommend...

How can I have my minor child's last name changed from her father's to mine?

Depending on whether the father has established a legally recognized relationship with the child, the father may be deemed to have abandoned his...

Yes. The putative victim's word can be sufficient, if the trier of fact (Judge or Jury) believes that her testimony proves your guilt beyond a...

I want to have my daughters last name changed to my married name (she was a child of rape) without her knowing

So long as your daughter is still a minor and you are the sole legal parent (i.e., biological father never legitimated), you have no obligation to...

Ok i was served with an adoption plan of my baby that isn't born yet. It read that i have 30 days to. legitimate paternity.

I recommend that you set up a consultation with a local family law attorney as soon as practicable. After being fully apprised of your...

30 days no answer and you said 15 more days by law when you don't answer a petition. Then what if she still don't answer it

The court will decide the merits of a custody proceeding by default. I recommend that you engage local counsel for the purpose of preparing...

If a child was born out of wedlock in 1999 and was declared legitimate in 2001, would the new law (2005) nullify that ruling?

The answer would depend on the manner in which the child was declared to be legitimate. The law would not retroactively de-legitimate a child...

Adoption attorney fees questions????

The price can vary depending on the experience and proficiency of the attorney, jurisdiction, and particular circumstances of each individual case....