I have a Chinese friend that married a Japanese man in Japan. Need divorce help.

To obtain a divorce, a person has to reside separate from their spouse for six months. If the husband and wife have resided apart for six months,...

Do we need a lawyer to adopt a child in which we are already sheltering?

Unfortunately, there are no forms at the courthouse to handle this yourself. A custody by mandate can be revoked at any time.

Can I sign the birth certificate as the mother of a baby. am married to the father of the baby and the biological mother agree?

No, you cannot sign the birth certificate. I doubt the hospital would allow you to do so.

How can I get to see my daughter when my baby momma will not even talk to me and she took my daughter to another state?

You need to file for emergency custody of your child and request that the court issue an order for the child to be returned immediately. She is...

Can I use my house that is community property for collateral to pay for an attorney ?

Is there an injunction prohibiting the alienating or encumbering community property? If so, you cannot put a loan against the property to pay for...

Hi. I recently lost my visitation rights. I cannot afford a lawyer. What can I do.

If it is within 7 days, you can file for a new trial. Are you a student at LSU? Can you go to the law school and see if there is a pro-bono...

How to get custody of a grandchild?

You will need to file for custody on the basis that you have had the child and the mother is a danger to the child. If the mother will not...

Can my mom refuse to give me my birth certificate if I’m 18 and no longer live with her?

You can visit Vital Records and obtain a duplicate since you are 18.

A decrease can be granted if there has been a change in circumstances. If you had the twins after the one child, you do not automatically get a...

He can file to contest, but he has to have a basis to contest. For example, if your father signed the will, but a court had declared him legally...