Around how much should it cost for my husband to adopt. Our eighteen year old daughter or for her to petition the court for name

Avvo doesn't allow us to quote fees on this site. Also the price would depend on what exactly the father signed. If his rights were formally...

It could, depending on several things. If the boyfriend is a registered sex offender, a convicted felon, known or believed to be involved with...

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Do Mississippi child coustdy hearings take place in the court room, or does the hearing take place in the judge's chamber?

It depends. If the case is tried, it usually happens in open court, meaning that anyone can come in and watch the proceeding. However, in some...

I own a home in LA tax exempt and in MS DHS told me in MS I couldn't have my grandson because I am not state exempt in MS

You have an attorney. All of your questions about your case should be directed to your attorney. No one else has all of the facts needed to...

How can I get his wages garnished in another state instead of him being allowed to pay as he chooses..

If it is a Mississippi order, you could file a contempt action against him in the court that issued the order. Contact a local attorney.

Can my eighteen year old change her last name to her step fathers last name which I (her mom) have been married to since 2003.

Yes, it can be done in a couple of ways. If her biological father's rights have been terminated (or if he is willing to formally terminate his...

If my husband name and my name is on the paperwork for the car but i paid the down payment who gets the car in the divorce?

I can't answer your question without knowing more information about your situation. Any property and debt acquired during the marriage is subject...

What are some possible outcomes regarding my possession charge?

It's difficult to speculate about possible outcomes without knowing the exact charges. You could be facing anything from a misdemeanor possession...

What are the potential possibilities that a we could get custody?

Talk to a local attorney about filing a contempt/modification action. To get custody you will have to prove that a material change in...

Do I have to file my divorce through the county or parish it was done in?

You cannot file for divorce in Mississippi until you have lived here for at least 6 months. Your spouse, if still in Louisiana, could probably...