What is it in my best interest to do??

You should have an attorney review all papers before signing.

Do I have to let my ex mother in law see my son after getting a protection order against her son ?

The short answer is no. Grandparents do not have the same rights as parents, to get visitation rights they have to file a petition in court and...

Can dfcs take my kids out of my house just because I fail for marijuana ?

I highly recommend you retain an attorney to write them a letter as to the status of your case and what, if anything, is preventing them from...

If you have not already done so I highly suggest you obtain private counsel. This is not the first time I have heard of a "caseworker" telling a...

Custody

If you are already divorced or were never married, you can file a petition to modify custody to you. At the same time as your modification the...

What is the easiest way to get sole legal custody of my daughter?

If he has gone a year or more without contacting or supporting his child you can petition to have his parental rights terminated, that would...

How do I get custody of a child who i have been fully supporting that was abandoned in my care by his mother over a year ago

You are what is known as fictive kin, which is a person that stands in place of a parent and has a parental relationship with the child. You will...

Can I the grandmother file for custody myself? My daughter will sign papers for me to get him

You will need to file a petition for guardianship, if your daughter consents the process should be fairly straight forward but you will need an...

How do I file for custody of my nephews and niece? The mother moved out 2.5 months ago and father is in jail.

You will need to file a petition for guardianship. If the children have lived with you and the parents are not capable or fit to care for them the...

Can I keep my son away from his "father"?

If you were never married and he has not gone to court with a petition for paternity and was not awarded visitation you do not have to consent to...

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