Does she need a lawyer?

Yes, she most definitely needs to get an attorney if she wants the best chance at retaining custody of her children.

Is my niece my tenant?

Your niece would be considered a tenant and you will need to follow landlord/tenant law to make her move out legally. The boyfriend may be a tenant...

Could I be held in contempt if I did complete an order?

If you didn't do something the court ordered you to do then you could be be held in contempt by the court, but first something would have to be...

How can I changed my daughter last name to my husbands name without taking her fathers rights

In order to change a minor child's name both legal parents will have to consent. If paternity has been established by a court, even if the birth...

Yes, the judge can refuse to issue a final decree if both parents don't complete the required parenting course. However, there are online classes...

Can I get my rental apartment's security deposit back?

Under Alabama law, a landlord has 35 days to either return your deposit to you or provide you with a written statement why the deposit is not being...

Does my son father have any rights?

As your son's legal father he definitely has rights. If there is a custody order in place that required you to provide him with contact information...

Can I have the non custodial parent terminate rights and my husband adopt?

If your ex will not agree to voluntarily relinquish his parental rights and allow your current husband to adopt, you will have to file a petition...

Terminating Parental Rights

Since your current husband is willing to adopt the children this will make your case easier and if your ex-husband is willing to consent then...

Can I have my child custody arrangement changed if my ex-spouse is not adhering to the terms of the original agreement?

It sounds like your ex is violating the terms of the custody agreeement and you should file a Petition for Contempt for his violations and possibly...