Yes, you should immediately hire an experienced family law (adoption) attorney who regularly practices in the county where the adoption will be...

Do you have to have a home study if your friends with the biological mother your adopting from?

Yes, the home study is very likely going to be necessary. However, every county may address this issue a bit differently. Please consult with an...

If my x-husband dies, how complicated would it be to gain maternal custody of my children?

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where your children are residing. The law...

The court may, or may not, entertain another request for a continuance. You should, of course, remind the court that the other side has already...

My 9 year old daughter hasn't had her father in her life for 8 years she doesn't want to see him. What age can she decide.

There is no law, that I am aware of, that sets a specific age at which a child can refuse to see a parent pursuant to a court order, unless the...

Will I need to disclose a divorce while selling property obtained after the fact?

Title companies frequently request legal documents that, in my opinion, they do not need to close on a sale. However, they are not asking me for...

Can I prove abandonment and get custody of my granddaughter?

There are three different legal paths you can chose between: Third party custody action in Family Court, Guardianship in Probate Court, and...

Can I be forced to relinquish my parental rights to my son so that his dad's wife can adopt him?

You need to immediately consult with an experienced family law (adoption) attorney in the state and county where your child currently resides to...

Can I get child support if I have waived it in the past but it is ordered

You may well be entitled to request child support now, even if you waived it in the past. What you will have to do to obtain some support depends...

How do we get help with our grand kids? For admandement

You need to immediately speak with an experienced family law (probate) attorney to discuss how best to proceed in this matter. In the meantime,...