Does a 17 year old pregnant woman have to share parental rights with the emotionally absent and abusive 17 year old father?

In most states, putative fathers do not have rights until they file a "paternity action." Please consult with an attorney in your area.

My son was accused of child abuse and lives with me. if he moves out can I gain custody of my grandchild?

Him not being in the house will be crucial to your approved homestudy. It depends on if they see you as "protective" or not and if there are any ...

What is the best way?

If your divorce was in florida - this statute controls for relocation - Fla. Stat. § 61.13001. I am unsure what alabama law is for this issue. It...

For 11 years I offered a program at a public school. At the end of each year the students were asked to write me a letter

Have you tried contacting the School Board's attorney?

I live in an apartment and for over 3 months now the people that live below us leave their dog home from 7:30am to 8:pm everyday

•According to the multiple-household law, in order for a barking dog to be considered a nuisance, several neighbors must sue jointly. A judge can...

Contact your State Attorneys office for information on the Florida crime victim fund. I had a client that got $15,000 pretty quickly to pay doc...

Grandmothers legal right to visitation with her grand daughter

Do you have medical records, documenting mom's problems? If you die, then your mother may ask the courts for some visitation. Whomever the guardian...

I have a TPO hearing but feel my wife is simply using this to try to get me out of the house. What can I do?

why would you want to stay in the house? So she can put more charges on you another day? Stay away, get a good criminal and divorce attorney and...

My daughter is due in April. The father of her wants to sign over his rights. Does he still have to pay child support?

You need to contact an attorney or Legal Aid office today. There is a public policy against one parent termination of rights. In other words, the...

Can I go back to court and try and get full custody instead of joint-custody with my child's father after mediation?

Did you have an attorney at mediation? Florida now has "time sharing" and there is usually a 50/50 timesharing schedule unless agreed to otherwise....