What happens when the biological father is not on the birth certificate and the mother is marring another man?

This is not an adoption matter--so i changed the practice area to family law as it is a paternity matter. In order for any unmarried father to be...

Can my step mom adopt me without my birth mothers consent?

If you are 18 and therefore an adult from the law's perspective you can proceed with an adult adoption without your birth mom's consent--she would...

Adult adoptions should not be nearly as expensive as infant adoptions and most family law attorney's can do them--however be sure to start your...

Can I legally take my daughter out to another state without legally getting a divorce?

I would differ with my colleague in that I would argue that a married parent cannot be found to have kidnapped a child unless and until there...

Adopting a friend baby?

You cannot legally adopt an infant in Florida without the assistance of a private adoption attorney and/or and adoption agency. Nor is it legal...

I met the deadline for financial information, the petitioner has not

Whenever the welfare of a minor child is concerned it is never a good idea to attempt to represent yourself--once a Final Judgment is entered is it...

Can my 16 yo son decide not visit his biological mother?

You failed to indicate whether you have ever gone to Court to establish yourself as the child's legal dad via a paternity action. If you have...

How do I go about getting custody of my 11 year old dahghter when I receive my court date?

If you are the bio dad and not the legal dad you need to file for paternity asap and seek either majority time sharing or sole custody based upon...

What should I do?

You have not provided any information regarding the nature of the litigation. Please note that you should never go to Court without an attorney's...

Seek out a well reviewed criminal defense attorney in your county who can provide guidance. Best of Luck.