Can a debtor garnish a social security or federal retirement check

There are creditors and then there are what I call super creditors. The ordinary creditor is restricted from collecting this type of money while...

I just received my SIDS acceptance letter . What does the date last insured mean ?

I agree with the prior answers. The DLI (date last insured) is a date that is established by the Adminsitration and you must establish that you...

Can my significant other do a step-parent adoption of my child?

The bottom line is that you will need the consent of the natural father even though he has visitation for less than noble purposes. Judges are...

My husband wants to adopt my daughter but father will contest. What lawyer and how do I start this process?

I would contact an experienced adoption attorney immediately. I am sure that this is true in most jurisdictions but it is certainly true in...

How can my mother inherit land after my father's death with no will?

I am sorry for your loss. If a person dies without leaving a will it is commonly referred to as intestate succession. Every State has a statute...

Can my boyfriend adopt my daughter or become her legal guardian.

Under Florida law (and this may or may not be true for Ohio law) the Judge would require a Home Study if you are not married. The cost of a Home...

Can the FATHER have the baby put up for adoption or have his parental rights terminated?

Firstly it must be determined that he is the father. This may be done by the mother of the child or sometimes it is done by the State if the...

What is the procedure for petitioning the Sarasota, FL court to open my step-parent adoption file?

You would need to file a Petition to Open an Adoption Record. In the Petition I typically state the identity of the person and his or her...

Can my husband adopt my child? What is the procedure?

Based on the facts you stand an excellent chance of proving abandonment. You must make diligent efforts to contact him but the Texas adoption...

Based on these facts you should be able to establish that he has abandoned any interest in thie child. However, you must still give him notice of...