If you and the father know and agree that he is the child's father, then it would likely be far better for you to add him to the birth certificate...

My boyfriend and I wants to get married but we don't want to get a marriage license. How can we get married without having one?

For your marriage to be legally recognized, you must obtain a marriage certificate and file it with the county clerk.

Will I violate a Safety Plan if the conditions were met?

You need to consult with a family law attorney in your area who is experienced in DCFS matters who can review the safety plan and provide you with...

Venue change

You would likely need to draft, file, and serve a motion to change venue. You should consult with and retain new counsel who can assist you with...

Can i live with my grandma?

You do not have a choice where you live until you are 18 and an adult. Talk to your school counselor, teachers, nurse about your feelings so you...

How do I know if I am legally married?

You would have had to file your marriage certificate so check with the county’s office of vital records wherever that could have been.

Can I do a motion to reopen custody case?

We cannot teach you how to practice law on this simple q&a site. You need to take all of your paperwork and court orders to an experienced family...

Can the courts take ur children for a second time ?

You need to take all of your paperwork and any court orders to an experienced family law attorney in your area who is experienced in DCFS matters...

My husband and I have our marriage-based green card interview tomorrow and need to change my maiden name to married name.

I have changed the practice area to immigration to allow the appropriate attorneys to respond.

The court claims to have no record of my psychological evaluation

I have changed the practice area to criminal defense to allow the appropriate attorneys to respond.