My 14 yr old was arressted for shoplifting in Sears . He has a Family court date in 2 wks. What should I do? He says he is innoc

You need to consult with a lawyer before the court date. You will likely need adequate representation in court. Even if your son is innocent, you...

The bio-father of my daughter is willing to terminate his rights, so my fiance can adopt. Where do i start?

You could go to a book store (maybe a used book store) and find some books with forms about terminating parental rights and adoption. Another...

What is the best way to become a Managing Conservator of child with a mentally ill parent?

To give you a helpful answer, I would need some additional information. Here are a few questions that help me evaluate some options for you: Is...

Do I have to answer questions that may incriminate myself and a child that was taken by cps? I am subpoenad to the custody hear

My advice is to hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately. You need adequate legal representation in this situation or you risk incriminating...

I am attaching a link below with some general information about guardianship. It should answer the majority of your questions. As for your...

When do child support payments begin/can my wife keep my kids from me?

It sounds like a lawyer could help you with the child support and visitation issues you are having with your wife. It is difficult to answer your...

I'm devorced now as of Oct19 and was married for 11yrs I had the bulk of the income and my spouse when the marriage ended was th

Your divorce decree should have addressed many of these types of issues. If you used a lawyer for your divorce, I would contact him or her to get...

Who pays the legal fees if I take my exhusband to mediation over refusal to sign a travel consent form to take the kids to

Typically the fee for mediation is shared equally by both parties. However, the fee can be negotiated at the mediation. It sounds like you may...

My husband passed in 2002 leaving his two adult children and I as co-trustees of his irrevocable trust.. No one has spoken to me

I am sorry to hear about your difficult situation. I would defer to your current attorneys about the strategic and legal decisions, but you could...

Can I adopt my stepson that I have had as my son since he was two His mother is a convicted felon and is on mental disability.

You probably need a family lawyer to help you do this, but it may be possible to adopt. Depending on the cooperation with the mother, this could be...