My son's father is deceased and I'm remarried and I want to ensure if I die that my husband gets sole custody of my son

Consider having your husband adopt your son. Contact a local attorney.

Who gets the baby when the mother was married ?

The husband is considered to be the child's father as a matter of law. If you wish to assert your rights to the child, you will have to sue the...

Can I get a copy of my Power of Attorney form?

Depending on the type of power you granted, it might be on file at the chancery clerk's office. That said, if the person is unwilling to serve,...

How can my daughter and I get joint custody of my grand son, his dad is not in picture ?

You'll have to either file a lawsuit and serve the father with process, or talk to him about doing an agreed order. Consult a local attorney.

I am a father of a 18 year old and my son has turned 18 and graduated. He recently moved out of mom's house is he emancipated ?

You are required to continue paying under the existing order until such time as the Court modifies that order. If you just stop paying you risk...

Do I have any way to protect my infant gradaughter from a convicted felon?

Talk to a local family law attorney. You may have grounds to seek custody, but be aware that your burden of proof will be very high. In order for...

How to 50/50 custody?

50/50 custody is usually only awarded if both parents request it. It is possible that a court might order it even if neither party requested it,...

If you are the father, you don't have to prove her unfit. If there is no existing order, you only have to show it is in the child's best interest...

Can I get custody if child's mother smokes marijuana?

Marijuana use is only one of many factors the court will consider. Consult a local attorney about modifying custody.

What are my chances to get physical custody of our 2 minor girls 3yrs and 7months from my husband?

The Court will determine custody based upon the best interest of the child. To determine the best interest of the child, the court will consider a...