Can I reopen a termination of parental rights case if they used fabricated evidence & criminal conviction that was overturned?

Unfortunately, if your children are in the custody of the people who adopted them and one year has passed since the adoption decree was issued, the...

Can I terminate the parental rights of my son's father without someone adopting him?

This is a rare situation, but it has been done before in Arkansas. In a case from 2008, an unmarried biological father adopted his child (with the...

Should I ask for supervised or no overnight visitation?

In order to modify a divorce decree, the judge will have to find that there has been a material change in circumstances since the decree was issued...

What is the form of a motion I could prepare to ask a judge for modification of an existing divorce decree?

Forgive me for not answering your question, but I strongly urge you to retain an attorney before attempting to modify an existing divorce decree.

Typically, in order for a step-parent to adopt his/her spouse's child, the non-custodial birth parent's consent would be required. The court,...

How do I get legal custody or guardianship of my nephew quickly?

You should talk with an attorney immediately about petitioning the court for a guardianship. In some cases - particularly in cases where the minor...

Are there ever any repercussions to a person who calls child protective services? If I call on someone I know will it end bad?

If you feel that the child is in immediate danger, you should report it immediately. Retaliation is a valid concern; however, I would urge you to...

Can my wife take our child out of state if we have joint custody even if she as joint physical custody

She may be able to take the child out of state. It's going to depend, in part, on what's in your decree. You should meet with an attorney to review...

What can I do to get permenant custody back?

You need to contact an attorney immediately. He or she will need to review the court documents to determine your rights and what legal action...

How long can my ex husband stone-wall our step-parent adoption?

Your ex-husband's consent is not required due to his financial and physical abandonment. Unfortunately, that doesn't preclude him from being able...