Do I have to be married to adopt my sister's baby?

Generally, it would be better if you were seeking to adopt as a married couple, but there is no law prohibiting adoptions for unmarried adults. You...

This is more of a "probate," "successions," or "wills and estates," question than a "child custody" question. You may want to re-ask it under those...

Ccan my soon to be ex husband get joint cutody?

Joint legal custody is heavily preferred under Louisiana law, but, with your circumstances, you might be able to secure an award of sole custody.

What do I do if my sons father is trying to take me to court for custody, should I hire a lawyer?

Custody trials between young parents with a recently-rocky relationship are notoriously unpredictable. However, it sounds (at least from your own...

What can i do without going to court.

If your current custody arrangement is part of a valid judgment or custody decree, and if the other parent, won't voluntarily agree to alter it,...

How do I request for the juvenile court to impute my ex's income in determining child support ?

If you are receiving, or trying to receive, support through the state, speak with your case worker or the state attorney about it. If you are...

Can cps take a child out of your home for accusations made by another child ?

CPS can, and often does, take children out of homes based on accusations. You can challenge their actions in a court proceeding though, preferably...

Can the state make arrears

Generally the burden of proving payments is on the person ordered to pay the child support, once the payee alleges failure to pay in a sworn...

How long does my ex have to go without contact with our child before his rights are given up?

If a parent goes six months without paying support and not having any contact with the child, then the other parent's spouse can seek an...

You can file a dismissal of the divorce petition. If your lawyer doesn't want to file it, you can hire another lawyer to do it.