An adoption is a termination of parental rights, and creation of parental rights. The biological mother's parental rights were "lost a while ago"....

If you adopt your wife' son, this is known as a step-parent adoption. By state law, if the other parent, in this case, biological dad, does not...

I am the author of "Small Claims Court in Michigan". When party goes to Small Claims, they waive the following rights: Right an attorney, right to...

I am the author of "Small Claims Court in Michigan". When party goes to Small Claims, they waive the following rights: Right an attorney, right to...

How can my husband adopt my two sons?

I am a certified adoption attorney and I wrote the curriculum and the text for Adoption Law and Procedure for the Western Michigan University...

If you parental rights are terminated, am I still aloud to let the mother take the children?

When both parents have their parental rights terminated, this is the first step toward adoption. You indicate that the children are in your care. ...

I have arrears for child support but I was just granted disability SSI do I still have to pay off the arrears that I owe

Your arrears are based upon your income that you were capable of earning before you became disabled. You will have to pay the arrears in full. You...

How can I avoid paying child support for a child that is not mine?

At the time the divorce was finalized, one of the questions asked by law is: "is the wife currently pregnant"? Clearly, your ex-wife was indeed...

Any attorneys actually willing to assist/represent a client & accept payment by way of an expected disbursement?

I realize you are frustrated. I do not believe anyone should represent themselves in a contested probate matter. A life insurance goes to the...

Filing bankruptcy "force" prompt disbursement from Estate in Probate that's dragging w/no explanation? Can I remove PR?

Clearly, this whole process is very frustrating and confusing to you. The best thing at this point is to consult a probate attorney and to bring...