What is the grace period for step parent aadoptions

If the document by which he "signed his rights" meets the requirements of the statute it should be valid even after a period of time has passed. ...

Child custody advice

Also, if no paternity action has been filed, then you have sole parental responsibility and you get to make the rules, unless dad decides to file...

Should documents in languages other than English be accompanied by translation in divorce cases?

Yes. Parties cannot translate, it should be a certified translator. The court may have lists. If you are looking for a certified Spanish...

My son was evicted from his rental, and has been staying in my home, rent free. He refuses to leave. Can I change the locks?

No, you need to file a legal action against him if you cannot convince him to leave voluntarily. But you may be able to do that if you discuss the...

How far does attorney-client privilege go?

4 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 4-1 CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP RULE 4-1.6 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (a) Consent Required to Reveal...

How do grandparents who live out of state, gain custody of their grandchild when the parents are not taking care of her?

If you are out of state and DCF (CPS) removes the children, before they can be placed with you out of state you will have to pass an ICPC home...

I have 3 children and not living with their father anymore, but lived with him for the past 15 yrs,can I also get alimony and CS

Child support yes, alimony no, but the child support will not go back for the full fifteen years. You need to go meet with a family law attorney...

Do I need an appellate attorney?

If this is all taking place in Connecticut, you need to contact an attorney in Connecticut. Please do so immediately as appeal time frames are...

The summons were served 90 days ago. I have asked my attorney and he is full of excuses, he's got trial and other excuses.

You are certainly entitled to have him explain what the next steps are and give you a reasonable time frame in which to get accomplished those...

Is it legal to date?

Yes. But be aware that it may not be the smartest move on his part. There are still crimes that could occur for sexual behavior that you are in...

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