Were you represented by an attorney? Who heard the case? And how long ago was the decision issued? If you weren't represented by an attorney,...

Can I press criminal charges?

This is a criminal matter. I am redirecting it.

W/court docket saying case closed and taxed does that mean all motion set to heard prior to case closing are not valid motion?

The Supreme Court has time guidelines or trial courts getting each case through the system. The Supreme Court allows may be 6 months for a post...

What can they do?

Your friend is not the only one who has gone through this terrible type of experience. There was a case in a different county where the parents...

What can we do to get me back in living with my birth mother?

Your adopted mother can give custody to your birth mother through a juvenile court proceeding or just informally though an affidavit. Juvenile...

How do I protect my daughter from the abuse she is enduring while everyone else is turning there head the other way.

Were you the primary caretaker of the children when they were taken? If not, were you living with the primary caretaker? If the allegations were...

What can I do to have my daughter back in my life or at least have phone conversations with her

I agree with Mr. Reese that you need to file a motion if the court has not already issued an order on visitation and phone rights. I would even go...

I would like to speak to an experienced lawyer regarding my situation as soon as possible.

I agree with the two previous answers. I do want to congratulate you on your progress. You have obviously come a long way. I agree with your...

When it comes to step-parents discipline, what is and isn't allowed according to law?

Without a specific court order, the only limit on disciplining children is whether or not it is abusive. If it is abusive, a parent and/or...

What can I do to help my adult sister with mental illness who can't afford her medications and can't take care of herself?

If she is still at the hospital, ask to talk with the social worker there. They are usually aware of sources available in the community for people...