Want to adopt my 6 almost 7 year old step son. i have been in his life since he was 1

Ms. Milek's answer is correct. Step-parent adoptions are very common, and can be accomplished fairly simply if the biological parent cooperates. ...

Terminate child support.

No, only a Court can do that. The custodial parentcan choose not to pursue collection, but DHS will collect if the child receives state benefits,...

What can i do?

Most visitation orders have a provision that the non-custodial parent may have any additional visitation the parties may agree on, in addition to...

If convicted, it will stay on your record forever unless you have it expunged. You may be eligible for an expungement if you have no other...

How do I file spousal abandonment?

If you are seeking a divorce, you can file a fault based divorce on the ground of desertion if your husband left the marriage without cause or...

What should I do if my ex spouse is trying to sue for child credit?

You can either sue him for contempt for the unpaid school expenses--you will need to be able to prove you sent him the bills and he failed to pay...

Can child visitation and rights be revoked if I move in with my fiancé (divorcee)?

Well, she could try if she wanted to spend the money and time to make trouble. There are some judges that will prohibit overnight guests that...

How can my husband get full legal custody of his son that lives with us?

You will need to get an attorney and take her to court, either to establish custody or modify an existing order.

Will I have to pay a ton of money?

Yes, if you are convicted it will go on your record. You're looking at a fine, possible jail time, a civil suit from Walmart for damages, and you...

Technically, you have the right to represent yourself if you choose to do so. The odds of you being successful trying this by yourself are not...