What legal rights does a father have if they are not on the birth certificate but paternity prove they were the father?

If the paternity test was conducted in a child support case, then when that child support judgment is filed with a court it becomes a court...

Can my husband adopt my son without his biological father's permission in KS/MO?

You can file for a stepparent adoption without the consent of the biological father so long as you are able to prove that the father has...

How do I raise my chances of getting custody of my daughter when she doesn't know me, because the mother keeps her from me?

You may need to hire a private investigator to find out the necessary information to serve your child's mother if you want to proceed either with a...

Do I need a lawyer to file a restraining order?

Anytime that one side goes to court with an attorney, and the other side does not have an attorney, the side without an attorney is at a distinct...

How successful would I be in termination of my ex spouse's rights since child support and visitaton are not being followed?

If you file a stepparent adoption in Missouri, you must be able to prove that the biological father has substantially neglected or abandoned the...

How can I adopt the children my parents adopted, while being a single army soldier? Should I do it after going active? I'm Guard

You really need to speak with an experienced family law (adoption) attorney who regularly practices in the county where you or your parents reside....

You can go to the clerk's office in the same courthouse where you applied for the restraining order. The clerk should be able to provide you with...

What do I need to do to adopt my biological niece?

You need to immediately schedule an appointment with an experienced family law (adoption) attorney who regularly practices in the county where the...

A wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of my mom

Whether or not your husband may have a marital interest in the settlement proceeds depends in large measure how the settlement documents were drawn...

How can I gain temporary or permanent guardianship of my boyfriends daughter?

Your situation can be perilous. If you have no court order giving you authority to have this child, you face the risk of a criminal charge. The...