If your parental rights are terminated, the court generally also terminates child support at that time. Unless there is another father to step...

If I'm 16 and im currently employed can i move out and become an emancipated minor.

These facts alone would likely not be enough to win in an emancipation action. If you are being abused, you need to contact a school counselor or...

Is there anything legal I can do?

Yes, there is something legal you can do. Hire an attorney to open a probate case on your mother's estate.

My situation is time sensitive because my kids are kept from me. How can I push it forward.

6 months for a contempt hearing does seem a long time to wait. The reason for the continuances matters. If they were continued due to the fault...

Why haven't I received my check? When will it come in?

You will likely want to call Hawaii DHS. One of their general lines is 855-643-1643. They should be able to point you to the right person to find...

What are the steps they need to take?

They could look into filing a guardianship action to obtain custody of you. They would want to speak with an attorney in the area where you are...

Is his wife allowed to talk to the lawyer about our kids? She is the one he looks over his shoulder to when needing to verify

If your ex husband has given his lawyer permission to discuss with his current wife, then there is nothing that prevents the lawyer and current...

How can he legally force me to get a new sitter just because of the method of payment?

He may want some type of proof of payment to protect himself. If this is the issue, it may be worth it to ask the sitter to obtain a receipt book...

What type of questions should I expect to be asked in the court room ? what is the likely hood she would come home with me?

I think the court is going to have a lot of questions as to why you weren't involved with your child for such a long period of time. You will want...

What options do I have to avoid putting my children's well being in danger at other parents house?

You may be right in that you may need to contact dcf in the meantime for a wellness check if you have a new and specific allegation of harm. Did...