You should hire a lawyer to file the correct motions and gather documents. There must be records like medical documents or school report cards to...

Can my son or his girfriend the mother of my grandson appeal a magistrates order over giving custody to children services.

An Objection to a Magistrate's Order can be filed, but it is a very short timeline - 10 days to file a motion to set aside an order, (14 to object...

16 year old wants to change her last name ?

You can file a request for a name change of a minor in Probate Court, and must serve Father with a copy of the request. If he answers with a denial...

If the child turns 18 and there are arrears what can a father do to have them reduced as he hasn't worked in 5 years.

If the arrearages are owed to a parent, that parent can waive some of the amount due. Sometimes people will take a cash settlement in a sufficient...

What do I have to do to get a divorce we been separated for over 20 years?

A lawyer should be able to perform work needed to obtain a divorce without a large cost to you. If you do not know where she is residing now, the...

I agree with Attorney Armstrong. The new changes in tax law make it so there are no dependent deductions any longer. So, while the child support...

I have temporary custody of my non biological grandchildren. It has been two years. How do I apply for permanent in Ohio

You can file a new case in Juvenile court for Legal Custody, or you can re-open the Dependency/Neglect case by filing a motion to intervene and a...

Is it possible to gain guardianship or custody of my half sister?

Contact a child custody lawyer in the County where your sister's mother lives. That lawyer can inform you what New York laws are regarding what we...

How to contest a mistake of arreages?

You should file a request for modification of support. If your only source of income is from public sources, that does not count as "income" for...

Do I need an attorney for step parent adoption in Summit County?

Yes, you definitely need a lawyer for a step-parent adoption in Summit County, even without the complication of the consent form potentially being...