My wife wants her mother to adopt her child can she do that?
Both biological parents must either consent to an adoption or be served with process and given an opportunity to be heard. If the father fought...
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Both biological parents must either consent to an adoption or be served with process and given an opportunity to be heard. If the father fought...
You need to hire a lawyer to establish paternity, seek custody, and modify support. Most family law attorneys will offer a free initial...
No, you can't just "draw up" papers that will have any legal effect. You might be able to terminate her rights or impose supervised visitation but...
If she does not identify the father, it may be possible to publish a summons in the paper for the Unknown Father. Consult a local attorney.
The father has to either consent to you having custody or be served with process. Consult a local attorney to discuss this in more detail.
If DHS removes the children you will likely have to be approved by DHS before you can get the children placed in your home. This may involve a...
Since you live in the southern part of the state, contact http://www.mscenterforlegalservices.org/ If you qualify under their age/income...
You cannot make her mother surrender her parental rights. You can ask her to do so, in order to allow you (and your spouse, if any) to adopt. If...
You're going to need to talk to someone licensed in Alabama. This case will be decided under Alabama law, and their process is likely not the same...
Yes, your wages may still be garnished to collect child support arrears. If the child was ever on food stamps or medicaid, it is likely that those...