Will they terminate my rights if I don't appear?

It is never a good idea to not show up for a court hearing. You didn't give very much information so it is difficult to give you an answer. The...

Step child adoption

You should retain an attorney. Adoption cases can be complicated and problematic. Particularly in your situation where the boy's father is deceased.

How do I keep him from getting near my son when CPS is forcing this?

Did CPS file a petition with the court? Were you named as a respondent or is it just your fiance who is a respondent? CPS can only make a...

How can I get around this? Is there any way to complete the adoption without having him show up in court? Do I need an attorney?

Step parent adoptions are difficult to navigate; problems can and do come up. In order for you to proceed you have to file a motion for sole legal...

I need to change my daughters domicile in the custody paper. Do i need a lawyer to redraw papers or can i do that myself.

You should consult with an attorney. In order to get custody back from your daughter's dad, you have to get the court's permission, even though...

Is this safe for my daughter

I agree with the two other answers that you should get your daughter into counseling so that she can get professional help in dealing with her...

Can Department of Human Resources, Foster Care division, state they will not close case if my wife and I reconcile.

I don't know what the status is of your case and why the worker will not close the case if you and your wife reconcile. I also don't know where...

Am I responsible for paying for my step children while getting divorced.

Ir depends on whether you have a status quo order in place. If so, you have to continue to contribute to the household as you were before the...

I need a divorce attorney .

I cannot recommend an attorney to you. You should search the internet, ask friends or family if they know a family law attorney they would...

You should consult an attorney as soon as possible to see if anything can be done. Generally a final judgment is not reversible, but you need to...