Would someone that is listed as a putative father have to terminate parental rights? For a child that isn't their own?

If you are the biological father, you could attempt to assert parental rights by seeking custody or visitation. You could also be ordered to pay...

How can my ex stop me from getting my son on my weekends? We have joint legal and she has primary physical. She moved out of MS!

If she has denied your court ordered visitation, you can sue for contempt to enforce your rights. You may also have grounds to modify the existing...

How can i beat a felony dui

You may have one or more defenses to the charge, but you need an experienced DUI attorney to go over all of the facts and circumstances involved in...

Can me and my child father get a notarized letter stating that he will help take care of our daughter.

No. If the child receives state benefits, such as food stamps or medicaid, and the parents are not living in the same household, DHS is required...

How likely is it that I will get sole custody of my daughter ?

Custody is decided in the best interest of the child, after consideration of a number of factors including but not limited to things like...

It varies by jurisdiction. Some courts do impose jail time for first offense shoplifting. You should avoid making incriminating statements in a...

Can my fiancé’s sons mothers boyfriend adopt my fiancé’s son?

Anyone can adopt anyone else in Mississippi, but the natural parents of a child are entitled to be served with process and given an opportunity to...

You have a lawyer. All of your questions about your case must be directed to your lawyer. We are not allowed to give advice to persons known to...

Need information about a support issue with adopted child?

If you were ordered to pay something that you have not paid, you risk being held in contempt and possibly jailed. You should take a copy of the...

Is there anything left we can do if a family member (cousin) is abusive to their children and child services has deemed it safe?

You can hire a lawyer to sue for custody. You will have to show both natural parents have abandoned the children, or have abused/neglected the...