Do I need someone to adopt my child in order for her father to sign over his rights? I live in MT.

You're using the wrong vocabulary, but the answer is yes. If you are unmarried (meaning there is no new dad to adopt your daughter), no court is...

I have recently went to an addiction clinicwhen leaving office I recognized my sons friend she told him everything can I sue?

I'm unclear about how this event transpired - are you saying that your son's friend WORKS at the clinic and that she sent information her employer...

What actions do I take to get my legal documents from my parents?

I'm unclear what "legal documents" you're talking about - a birth certificate, a passport, a driver's license? Bottom line - if they won't give...

Am I legally obligated to give my husband my son's child support money?

No. He has no say over how you spend your money. What he is saying is that you have this money (income), and you need to contribute to the...

What can I do to get sole custody of my two young sons?

You have to file a petition in Ohio, in the court that has jurisdiction over your children, to obtain custody of the kids. But, this could be very...

The forms are basically the same, but there is an important issue here that you don't discuss - where is the other biological parent? Are they...

How can I change my daughters last name to my maiden name? Her father and were never married & he refuses to pay any child suppt

This is a tough one. Since you were never married, you had sole legal and physical custody of your child at birth. He had no rights. If,...

What is the age a child can petition the court on which parent the child chooses to live?

You've asked 2 separate questions: 1. No child gets to decide where they want to live. If the court has ordered they live with a particular...

I was thinking about going through an adoption agency & need legal help in what happens if I change my mind? More details below.

Let's be clear here, no agency can physically take your baby from you. If you elect not to go through with the adoption, that's your choice. If,...

How to keep my biz & building with a chapter 7 bankruptcy , if liquidated there would be not enough income to pay anything .

The short answer is that you may not be able to keep your business or your building - it depends. As a general proposition, a bankruptcy trustee...