Can my daughter sign over custody of my granchild? What about the absentee father?

While you may be in a better position to raise these children than the parents are, you still need a court order to make the change legal. In...

Can I change my son's last name from his father's to mine without his consent?

As unmarried mother, you are the full residential and custodial parent. You are right, he has not legal rights to this child, and from all...

When will a dwi be expunged from my record if im not 18 yet?

Your question is better suited for a New York attorney. The question here turns on an issue of New York Juvenile Procedure. I can tell you that...

If someone says they are going to commit a misdemeanor, but has yet to commit the crime, can you turn them in?

In this situation, the best you can do is to inform the local authorities of what you know. Be specific. They will want to know as much...

I'm 18 and recently got caught shoplifting and told I would receive a civil demand letter in the mail. Will i have to pay it?

Most likely, the amount the store will be seeking from you will be equal to the amount of loss the store suffered as a result of the theft. In...

I was caught with an $5.99 item in my purse that i had taken out of the box. It was given back with no damage before i left the

They will not blackmail you, in the sense that they will not try to get more than they are owed. If Zellman does contact you, it would be in your...

Most often, yes. At least, all Ohio Juvenile convictions are sealed once the offender reaches a certain age. Your offense was in New York, so you...

Petty theft.

I'm also confused. It seems to me that you completed some sort of diversion program, or some type of "first time offenders" program, in an effort...

I believe that the court system I am in with my child custody and support is biased. I was ordered to pay child support 2 years

You may need to retain another attorney. It seems that your problems, due to the nature of the order, as well as the missed steps along the way. ...

My ex boyfriend is currently in jail, but has found access to phones and is threatening to have someone hurt me,

You need to report this activity to the local law enforcement agency, whether that is the County Sheriff or local police department. Do not wait. ...