What should I do to start a step-parent adoption case to adopt my wife's son in the state of South Carolina?

Typically if the natural father has not provided support for an extended period of time (more than one year is an unwritten rule in Jacksonville,...

How is this legal and I want to protect my civil rights. I didn't consent and need help.

Typically with an adult adoption, you must be given notice of the proceedings to insure that the process is not being done for any type of...

I'm adopting a child, my girlfriend of 9 yrs wants some sort of guardianship For insurance purposes and communication?

I would caution against the guardianship route as well. A more "undoable" option is a Power of Attorney that can restrict the decisions or be...

Can I gain guardianship and or adoption of my infant cousin?

If CPS is involved I would stay in very close communication with your case worker to make sure that you are interested in adopting the chld. Best...

My LTD insurance co is paying me only for a physical disability and Social Security is paying me only for a mental disability.

In most LTD policies there is language that requires you to apply for Social Security benefits and then there is an offset for any Social Security...

How do i get a lawer to help me with my divorce and my ssi

I agree with Mr. Rothstein. Many lawyers today practice in two or three areas primarliy so I would specifically ask if they have experience in...

Child Support when both parents receive Social security

I am not sure how one's Social Security benefit can be deducted for someone else's unless you are talking about SSI benefits. SSI is a needs based...

Social Security can review as many times or as frequently as they desire. Further reviews become less likely with the passage of time.

My brother is my sole caregiver and I receive SS Disability. Can my brother receive SS income?

The benefits are paid to the disabled person based on the person's disabilty and not the caregiver, although your brother is performing a very...

If my biological daughter has been adopted by my ex wife and her 3rd husband do I have to continue child support payments?

Once the adoption becomes final, your child support obligatoin ceases for any future payments. You still need to pay any past due child support...