What would be the best process to adopt our grandson?

Guardianship and adoption are two entirely separate and distinct things. You would need to have mom and dad either relinquish their rights or have...

How do I go about finding a lawyer to represent me in Florida when I live in Nebraska?

You are on the right web site! Search for divorce & custody attorney in the area where your spouse and children are residing and call around for a...

I'm 16, 17 next month, and I want to live with my father even though my mother has custody.

There is no magic age under Nebraska law where a minor can choose where to live. However, the court will take your reasons for wanting to live with...

Can i take my 2 kids, have them every other weekend, overnight to another state for a road trip without telling the other parent

Look at your parenting plan. Generally either parent may take the child anywhere they would like during their own parenting time, but your...

How can I have child support reduced or redirected to my 18 year old child who does not live with his mother?

Paying your child directly is possible if your child is no longer being supported by the other parent. Contact an experienced family law attorney...

Abandonment is not a stand-alone legal action, it is an allegation that serves as grounds to terminate parental rights. If you file to terminate...

What if I am 18 in Nebraska but I leave the state can my parents bring me back

The age of majority is 19 in Nebraska. If you leave before then without parental consent, you are a runaway. Best wishes.

I would suggest that you contact the child abuse hotline. Your parents are responsible for you until age 19 in Nebraska. Unless you are getting...

How do we proceed after us as grandparents have had guardianship of Son's children due to meth use of both parents.

Once guardianship is granted, the parents have the burden to prove they are fit. If you agree they are both fit to parent at this time, you can...

I want to get a divorce but he said he won't sign.

Have him served personally in Chicago and if he doesn't respond or participate you can set a default hearing after the 60 day waiting period has...