Relative placement is usually preferable than placement in foster care. If the parent has not provided your name to DHR as a possible family member...

First, DHR can and often request parents in dependency actions to submit to drug screenings, urine and hair follicle. While you have every right to...

I’m a 16 year old that wants to drop out, do I need parental permission or consent ?

Alabama requires that you attend school or be home schooled in an accredited educational program until your 17th birthday.

Never go to court without an experienced attorney and yes you need one in your case,

How can I go about getting temporary emergency custody of my nephew. My brother is in jail and my nephew has been taken by state

I am going to assume that a shelter care hearing was conducted and that the court gave temporary custody to the Department of Human Resources....

If a dependency case has already been filed and the mother goes to rehab can the petition postponed until her release?

More information is needed to provide a detailed answer to your question. In Alabama it is not uncommon that a parent in dependency court is also...

Is it possible to have father's parental rights terminated?

First, you need a divorce. After that and assuming that you do get married,the easiest way will be for your current husband to consent to...

What happens if a pedente light order is violated?

If you violate the court order you could and most likely be held in contempt. You can be sanctioned with fees and costs, face nominal jail time,...

85 years old & ex not paying timely (7 months late on alimony payments desperately needed). How can a get Pro Bono help please?

Call the state bar and ask if there is a volunteer lawyer in the area that can help you.

Can I file custody papers based on medical neglect? Or anything else? Does she have rights when she is 12?

Does he have sole or primary physical and legal custody? Your statement is a bit confusing since you claim he has sole custody but it sounds like...