Yes. The person having legal custody of you, if any, or both natural parents, if living, must either join and consent or you will have to serve...

How do I go about getting divorced if my husband is in prison? And how much is it?

You start the process by contacting an attorney. If your husband will cooperate and sign the necessary paperwork, you can get a divorce on the...

If the child has been taken by South Dakota;s DHS, then you will need to talk to an attorney licensed in South Dakota. That state's law will...

Is it possible to get my child's birth fathers rights terminated?

Termination of parental rights is usually done in conjunction with an adoption. That said, one ground for termination is no contact with a child...

Do I have to pay child support until my son reaches the age of 21

If you are ordered to pay child support, you must pay as ordered until the child turns 21, joins the military, gets married, or is otherwise...

Yes, you can go to jail for first offense shoplifting, and in some jurisdictions jail time is usually given. Also, shoplifting is an enhanced...

How can i be adopted by my step father?

Adoption can be a difficult and very expensive process. First, you should talk to your mother and step-dad about it. If he is willing to pursue...

There is no magic document that is going to establish your competence and/or get your children returned to your custody. A paralegal drafting...

Yes. Once child support is ordered you must pay as ordered unless and until the court makes a new order. You may have grounds to either...

Filing for temp or full custody?

You need to hire an attorney to seek custody. The mother being in jail may give you a basis to seek emergency custody. If you obtain custody, it...