How can the attorney charge for money that we never received? Do we have any recourse that we can take against this attorney?

You asked "how can the attorney charge for money we never received?" However, the money for your medical costs IS money that YOU received. An...

To say or not to say

I live in Russellville and the public defender who handles juvenile cases here is great. Let them know you want the public defender appointed. Then...

How to get my visitation back?

You need to file a paternity action immediately. Mr. Scholl (who responded to your question) is excellent. And there are some really good ones in...

Please tell me, How do I go about getting a change of Venue. Any advice appreciated. Thank you.

The chance of getting your case moved is nil. The court that makes the initial custody determination maintains continuing jurisdiction over the...

Can I press charges for parental kidnapping?

No, you cannot press charges for anything. Prosecuting attorneys are the only people in the legal system who can press charges for kidnapping....

How do we begin to file for adoption?

Since he will turn 18 in just a couple of months, you should just wait until then. At that point, it will be very easy to adopt him, because he...

Can I adopt my step son if the biological mother's parents have court ordered visitation?

You definitely need to hire a good, experienced family-law attorney. There are a couple of things you mention that concern me. First, you say that...

How can he or I ensure that she cannot leave with the baby?

Even if your son's name is on the birth certificate, he needs to realize that having his name on the birth certificate does NOT establish...

There are ten states that have community property laws, and Arkansas is NOT one of them. Instead, Arkansas, like most other states, is an...

What type of attorney would I retain and is this something I can sue 3 individuals and a physicians network for civilly?

Unfortunately, the HIPAA laws do not give individuals a private right of action. That means only the government can "sue" for HIPAA violations....