Will my daughter lose her parental rights if she cannot complete the case plan set forth by a judge?

Your daughter needs to go back to court and explain to the judge that she is attempting to comply but that she cannot complete the case plan due to...

Many lawyers in your area will accept reasonable payment plans.

Are my kids of legal age to refuse an upcoming visitation? Kids are willing to do partial visit.

You cannot allow your children to make this decision. If you believe that there is verbal/mental abuse being perpetrated against your children,...

What do I do now that I suspect abuse? They have already missed one weekend with dad because I dont know what to do.

Hire an attorney in your area to file a motion to modify the parenting plan/visitation citing your concerns about the abuse. DCF should not be...

What is going to happen to me if I am convicted?

At your age you may be eligible for a diversionary program which will result in chrges being dismissed. However there are also possible defenses...

If we hire a lawyer, can he speak on her behalf, and get this appearance scheduled for after rehab?

You need to hire an attorney to file a Motion to recall the warrant. Some judges will make you turn yourself in at the jail before they will hear...

17 caught shoplifting, lying to parents.

I agree with my colleagues. Stop talking on line and to anyone else other than an attorney. Your attorney will get all of the evidence against...

Probation costs waiver

It may still be possible to have the cost of supervision waived,but you must file the appropriate motion with the court.

My ex is court ordered to pay a portion of my attorney's fees

Your ex does not have the right to decide on his own what he believes to be fair and what he will pay. Those decisions rest solely with the judge....

Can we terminate father's rights and adopt step children without him knowing?

Not likely at all. The father has a right to notice of any a hearing regarding his children. His failure to provide a drug sample or child...