I want to know how I can go about getting visitation of my 4 yr old daughter.

You will need to file a lawsuit to establish your paternity of the child and as well as to establish your rights (because you were never married...

Kids were adopted by there stepdad anything I can do

Assuming that the adoption was valid, no. If you think there may have been some irregularities in the adoption proceedings, then you can speak...

The answer to the question "why" is easy. To save yourself a lot of heartache later when something happens and you find out that your marriage to...

I am a party to a lawsuit that has just settled & the premise of the suit is false & am wondering if there is a way to back out?

You need to talk to your attorney, you are starting down a path with many pitfalls that you are likely unaware.

Do i need a child custody lawyer?

There is a presumption that a custodial parent can relocate with the child, but the non-custodial parent may be able to rebut that presumption. ...

Can you change your childs last name?

You will need to at least give the father notice of your petition to change the child's surname. Then, if he objects, you will need to have a...

How to get my deceased spouse's bank account without a beneficiary on account

You can petition to open an estate in the probate court and be appointed the personal representative of your husband's estate. If your husband...

Can one parent appeal a judges order in a custody case and ask for a jury trial?

Because your case is in Michigan, you should re-post in the Michigan area of Avvo to increase the chances that it will be read by (and responded...

You could file for divorce in Arkansas, but while the court could grant the divorce it would not be able to divide property, order payment of...

If I paid a deposit to hold an apartment and 5 days later I decide that I don' t want it. Am I entitled to my money back?

It depends on what the agreement was when you paid the deposit. Hopefully you have something in writing to evidence what that agreement was.