How long does a mother have to be gone from 2 children’s life to be considered abandonment??

What are you hoping to achieve? Does she have any visitation or supervised visitation? You can file and request that any future visitation be...

Can i take my local humane society to court to force the return of my dog?

I have redirected your question to the animal law practice area.

How do I become the residential parent?

You can file for emergency custody (child was dumped off and mom won't sign papers to enroll the child in school).

Can i get a temporary modification changed?

Judges look at the best interest of the child. Would you be pulling your child out of school by moving away? A judge probably would not like...

How do I put as a pause or stop to any legal transactions conducted by my mother whom I suspect has dementia

You will need to file an interdiction to have your mother declared incompetent. Once granted, she cannot enter contracts and loses the right to...

How do I file documents relieving the father listed on the birth certificate?

Your question is not clear. I think you are asking how step-dad can adopt your child. An adoption would need to be filed. Biological dad is...

What if a deceased named a beneficiary as a child that is not legally their child on a retirement

You do not have to list a child as a beneficiary - anyone can be listed.

Can a custodial parent receive child support if the kid doesn't live with the custodial parent? Is this child support fraud?

The State's position would be that mom was probably giving grandma the money to support the child. It was 10 years ago so it is doubtful that you...

It sounds like your hearing is being reset because there is no service. If the sheriff is unable to serve your husband, you can always file a...

You need to immediately file for child support, spousal support/alimony and the divorce. You receive support from the date you file (which is why...