My sister is the pr for my mother's estate. What if she cannot perform her duties. I am next appointed. What should I do?

If you are the alternate and she does not want to serve as PR, the court can appoint you. The process should not be complicated so long as your...

Not the biological dad of my year old son. I signed the birth certificate. What rights do I have if the real father wants him?

Paternity or, in this case, non-paternity is established by a court. There are serious child support implications for holding yourself out as the...

In missouri a 16 year old can stay with a relative if they dont want to be at home with theyre parents,can my niece stay with me

You should hotline this to DFS and/or call law enforcement immediately. I also recommend hiring an attorney to potentially obtain guardianship.

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I don't know what to do, my husband and I have been married for 4 yrs but I can't take it anymore.

You need to contact an experienced family law attorney in your area. You have many different options and avenues to consider. How you proceed can...

What can be done if the Judge assigned to your child custody case denied a motion to appoint a Guardian ad Litem?

You should consult with the attorneys involved in the case. If there is an allegation of abuse or neglect, the court is required to appoint a...

My daughter keeps leaving her kids with me for days. Was wondering how long would I have to wait to report abandonment

If you think the children's best interests would be served by living with you primarily, you may want to hire an attorney and file for...

Can a parent terminate their own rights?

We hear this question often. As a matter of public policy, the law prefers a child to have a mother and a father. Even if there is no relationship...

What can I file to keep my children and family safe from a man who has not established paternity Ex Parte orChild Protection Ord

It sounds like he is the putative father - in other words, he's claiming to be the father. He will need to file an action in court to establish his...