As grandparents we were given custody of our 7 year old granddaughter through court, can she be added to my husband's retirement

That will be governed by your husband's benefit provider. Have him check with his former employer (or whatever entity is providing the benefits -...

My son mother passed and the step father won't give him to me, his father, what do I do?

I agree with Ms. James. You will have to hire a lawyer and go to court to get custody of your son if the stepfather will not hand him over. Take...

My son 16 and daughter 14 want their stepdad to adopt them but want to surprise him on his birthday.

That is very sweet, but there is a process to go through first, including the stepdad signing the petition for their adoption. The birth father is...

You need to hire an attorney to help you get this cleared up. You may miss out on Wells Fargo, but there will be other jobs you want and will have...

How can my husband and I file for a divorce without a lawyer?

Alacourt.gov has some self-help forms for the complaint and answer. Typically an attorney would also draft and file a settlement agreement and an...

Can a woman who is still legally married take her children and move in with another man?

You need to talk to an attorney, and we do that kind of work. In any event, I agree with my colleague that you have equal rights to your children...

Is it necessary or recommended to have an attorney present for a child support modification hearing?

Yes, you really should. It sounds like you have a contempt action if he was supposed to pay the health insurance but didn't. You are entitled to...

Should I apply for auxiliary SSDI benefits for my child?

I would also recommend making sure your name is on the child's birth certificate. If something should happen to you while the child is still a...

Is this considered neglect - and enough for a change in custody?

If the child is being housed, fed, medically seen and educated, then I don't think you would win on neglect. But it does sound like a case to try...

What are my options regarding a dead beat biological father?

Yes, our firm handles stepparent adoptions. 6 months without contact or support is the minimum for abandonment. The easiest way would be to get...