Adoption laws

You need to look at the order that gave you custody and see if it says anything about this. Otherwise speak to a local family law attorney about...

Mental Health Advocacy/Assistance

I'm sorry that you are going through this. You are also probably having more difficulty because it's a holiday weekend, but I agree that going...

I will file a petition based on Domestic abuse from my husband? Will this affect him or get him arrested?

Yes it will show up on his record, either the arrest or a deeper background check will show the civil proceedings, but you have to think about...

I agree with my colleague. Also, make sure there aren't any other court orders affecting you. If there was a criminal case as well as the...

Child support and daycare expenses.

You are correct in what you said, but without a court order, there's no way to guarantee it. Have a local family law attorney file a motion for...

Will I still begin getting Child Support on the date awarded if my sons father filed an appeal?

It depends upon what happens with the appeal. If the judge denies it quickly enough, then it's fine. If not, you're going to have to see what...

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Did they give either of you a notice to appear? Some stores do not prosecute under a certain amount, so it might just be the civil threat letter...

I was divorced in England and the Decree Absolute did not include a reversion to my maiden name. I need a court order.

You need a court order to change your name in America, or in England?

Do my boyfriend, son and I have to take a drug test for a DCF investigation?

If it's not mandatory then it's not mandatory, but like they said, they can get a court order. If it's going to be clean, go get tested, if not,...

How to go about this.

Have an emergency contempt motion filed by you or your attorney. You should speak to local family law attorney for more advice specific to your...