Can we adopt our grandchild after having permanent guardianship for 2 years?

If parent has not provided financial support for the child for a period of one year then consent isn't necessary and the adoption should proceed. I...

Sister is mentally ill, gets disability and money from a trust. Her boyfriend is setting up financial accounts with her.

You should consider filing for an adult guardianship to stop the financial abuse.

My daughter is almost 3, she's never seen her biological father and he is not on the birth cert, he wants rights, what can I do?

I would wait until he files with the court. Until he does that, he has no rights. I would get an attorney so you can get restricted and supervised...

If you don't take one for CPS, then the court can order it. You need to just take the screen. Having CPS in your life isn't fun. Do whatever to get...

My parents have custody of my daughter and now there after me for child support.

Yes you can be ordered to pay child support and if you want custody back you must file to modify in the same court that gave your parents custody.

Can a judge make me hire a lawyer.

Anytime DCS is involved you need an attorney! Please remember court appointed attorneys are also private attorneys. The work you may have the...

How to adopt a child when the father is a felon

There are certain scenarios under the statute where Fathers consent may not be required. One of those is not paying child support. Another is...

Mother will not call or see child. CS payments are rare. Lost all rights to 3 other kids. Can her rights be terminated?

If you have someone ready to step up and adopt then that would be your best solution.

Is this normal? What do I do?

Father may be getting help from a program called Fatherhood Engagement. This organization gives rides, etc. just to father. I would ask the court...

Is it true you can NOT modify child support in Indiana once its been order for 1 year?

If there has been some sort of significant and substantial change in circumstances then possibly. The courts don't like to see a case come back...