Can I change my son's last name to mine since the father is not put his name on the birth certificate?

Contact your local probate court about name changes, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you.

What kind of custody/guardianship do I need to enroll a friends daughter in school? Mom is incarcerated-no dad.

Contact local children's services or use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to an attorney about guardianship.

Is landlord responsible to exterminate for bedbugs?

There is no specific rule. Landlord must keep premises "habitable." If the local health dept. issued an order to you to treat for bugs, then you...

If your seperated for more than 10 years does the spouse have say over funeral arrangements ?

In addition to the other answers to consult an estate planning attorney, she might also consult a divorce attorney. If she has any property that...

What rights do I have in ohio w broke a lease early and the landlord is insisting on retaining deposit and charging for repairs?

Since you broke the lease, landlord can retain the deposit and sue you for the cost of cleaning and repairs, and any lost rent. If landlord files...

You could always sue the contractor for the cost of repairs, but to succeed you would have to offer testimony of a roofing expert that the...

What should we do as grandparents when our granddaughter is being raised in an unfit home that is unclean with very little food

Start with children's services, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to file for custody, or guardianship.

If you did not state those restrictions in the deed when you gave it to them, then they can sell the land or do anything they want with it. Only...

Can my sons mother take away his cell phone on her parenting time (I pay for the phone)?

If the parenting agreement does not specifically authorize him to have a cell phone, she can do that, and you must file with the court to modify...

Can a father who has had kids for two years without custody agreement enroll kids in school .just starting case in court

If father was not married to mother, and has not established paternity and obtained parental rights, then the mother has sole legal custody and...