I strongly agree with Ms. Cooper. If both parents are willing to agree to allow your cousin to live with you, they could sign an agreement that...

I'm pregnant and already have 3 kids and financially can not afford another child.

I agree with Mr. Corbin. It is legally possible to have your family member adopt your child, and it is possible that it would be in your child's...

Do I have to pay spousal maintenance if I was married under 8 yrs with 1 child?

It would be unlikely that she would be awarded spousal maintenance, but judges are given a great deal of discretion in this area. The prevailing...

Can my husband adopt my son if the father has nothing to do with the child?

This is a tricky situation. In order for your husband to adopt your son, your son's parental rights have to be terminated. If the father agrees...

How do i get a person out 5 months behind and can i collect the 5 months that owed

Your situation is difficult because you have no lease. It will be difficult to determine if you are in a traditional landlord tenant relationship...

Child support in Minnesota reopened my case 16yrs later suspended license Paid off arrears in 02

Terminating your parental rights may have severed any child support obligation you had moving forward, but it would not have eliminated any...

Have a house in a different state, with renters who want to buy. want lease to own but funds will be short after term runs out

It's difficult to tell what you are asking, but I recommend that you contact an attorney in the state where the house is located. Any contract...

In the state of Minnesota, where can I find the forms for an adult adoption? How do I petition the courts?

As an adoptee myself, I understand the importance of establishing that legal relationship. Unfortunately, the process is not as easy as...

Do I have a good chance of getting full custody?

I have not read the divorce decree addressing custody and parenting time, but it sounds as if he may be in contempt of the order. Does the decree...

There is a 13 year old girl I know, can she choose where she wants to live or choose who she wants to adopt her?

No, a child does not get to choose who has custody of her or where she lives. Custody is determined by the court. The only way for you to get...