What can I do and how to get paperwork done. The Judge, child support worker, DA and I are all waiting for her .

The short answer is - you can't do anything. The other parent must commence an action to terminate parental rights and for step parent adoption...

Can a person be held responsible for what he does in the disoriented moments of first awakening?

Yes, in a family court proceeding a court can consider the care of a child even if the alleged incident occurred when the parent was just waking...

Stopped by police purrchasing marajuana, dealer was arrested,i was asked to give a staement, let go,am i in the clear

In most cases, law enforcement will try to speak to you and have you turn in other dealers or to work for them in a sting operation. Once they...

Thank you for the e-mail. A fourth degree assault can be charged as a gross misdemeanor or a felony offense. In either case, it is VERY...

Visitation Schedule/Plan

If a year was left out of your court order, it sounds as if it was an unintentional omission. If the Order was entered recently, you may be able...

Do I have a chance of my case being dismissed, or will they throw the book at me?

Thank you for the email. A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable...

Is it common or ethical for a lawyer to change his fee arrangements with a client from a fixed fee to contingent fee?

Your retainer agreement is a contract for legal services. As a result, it is enforceable as a contract. It would have to be reviewed to determine...

Is it illegal or legal for a 15 year old to have a sexual relationship with a 19 year old in the state of Minnesota.

It is illegal and could result in a very serious felony offense of criminal sexual conduct. That is true whether there is consent or not.

Lesbian couple: birth mom and second parent adoption. Couple separated, until the courts decide custody?

That is an interesting question since Minnesota Statutes regarding custody for unmarried parents sets out different standards for father's and...

How can I find a pro bono attorney for my son's St. Cloud MN murder case? His court appointed attorney seems disinterrested.

You may wish to interview and retain private counsel. However, it is unlikely that you will fined an attorney to take on a case of that magnitude...