What to do when DHR places a child in your care with no follow up

You did not say whether your niece was placed with you pursuant to a DHR "Safety Plan," or pursuant to a court order. If there's a court order,...

You didn't state whether you consented to the previous termination of parental rights (TPR). That distinction makes a big difference on whether...

Hello, If my wife was Married in Virginia but we later were married in Alabama is our Marriage Void?

If she was not yet divorced from her husband, she did not have the legal capacity to marry you. You were not legally married to her at your...

Who gets to keep engagement ring after break up?

In general, a ring given in anticipation of marriage is a gift to the recipient. The recipient does not have to give the ring back, no matter who...

Can my grandson decide that he wants to live with me and my husband?

The short answer is no, kids do not get to decide where they want to live, at any age. Nevertheless, you can still get custody of your grandson,...

How old do you have to be in the state of Alabama , to move out .

Get permission from your parent(s) and marry him, otherwise you could be charged with being a Child in Need of Supervision and get referred to the...

Beyond being "illegal," the really significant thing is that there is no valid second marriage.

How can I go about terminating parental rights if the father pays child support but does not see the kids?

You would need to marry your boyfriend before he could get a stepparent adoption.

What other steps can be taken?

You could file a petition to modify the last order if you feel that it has harmed your daughter in some way to remove her from your custody. It is...

Once he is arrested for warrant, can family court serve him in jail or at proposed court hearing for warrant?

The Sheriff's office and/or arresting agency should apply all the warrants. They can assist with getting him served with a petition for paternity...