Do I have grounds for emancipation?

You can always petition for emancipation, but unless you can establish that you are fully capable of supporting yourself without anyone else's...

What rights "if any" do I have as a grandparent in Council Bluffs,Ia

Unless and until paternity is firmly established or acknowledged by your son, he has no rights at all - and by extension, you wouldn't either.

You need an attorney as soon as possible to help defend against these charges. Only someone who is familiar with all the evidence against you can...

How what why can my ex BF isolate my son from me since mother’s day of 2017?

If there is an existing court order in place, nothing will change unless the court order is modified by the judge.

I believe the statute of limitations for something like this is three years, but admittedly I'm not an expert in this area.

What are my options?

If DSS has been involved for over a year already, you should have an attorney representing you. If this is a pending State action alleging abuse...

Can I go to jail?

This isn't a fine-only offense. False reporting in South Dakota is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a MAXIMUM of 1 year in the county jail...

Im drug free I was just wondering ?

Marijuana is illegal in South Dakota, period. Unless and until that changes, if you're considering marijuana for even medicinal use, you ought to...

Can my Fiance sign over his rights if his Ex-Girlfriend is claiming Childsupport, but will not allow him to see his kids?

There is a strong public policy in this state that children be supported financially by their natural parents. He cannot unilaterally terminate...

When I am in court, will they mention what I do for a living?

It's possible it could be brought up under certain circumstances, but it shouldn't be brought up strictly as a means to embarrass you. For...