The juvenile court can, under certain circumstances, keep custody until the age of 21. In those cases, it almost always requires the consent and...

The amount of time it will take depends on the court the case is pending in and the judge assigned to the case. A motion to dismiss has to be filed...

If you want a custody schedule, you will need to file a custody case. If you’re married, that would involve filing for divorce. If you are not...

Yes, you are considered the child's legal father since your name is on the child's birth certificate. However, this is a complicated matter. ...

You should immediately schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the divorce will...

Everything is based on the terms of your judgment and parenting plan. If you have joint legal custody, then you probably need to discuss and agree...

For a stepparent adoption, the biological father must be served. If, after an exhaustive and extensive search, you are unable to locate the father,...

If step-grandpa is a co-guardian with grandma, then he becomes the children's sole guardian if something happens to grandma. If there are grounds,...

If the child remains unemancipated, i.e., she continues to meet all post-secondary educational requirements to entitle her to continued support, a...

Anyone can say anything. However, in a court proceeding, she will have to back up what she says with proof. The only thing that matters is what she...