What is considered child abandonment?

If paternity has never been established by court order, then he doesn't even have legal rights at this point since you were never married. If you...

In 2014 after 30 yrs We divorced. In 2007 drew disability for RA Depression Anxiety no money no lawyer can I go back get alimony

Did you agree to the Divorce and sign the Decree or Property Settlement Agreement? If so, I am afraid that ship might have sailed, especially...

Can I file for divorce in Indiana and can I require he be liable for all past bills incurred during the marriage?

You can file in Indiana if you have lived there for the period of time that is required before filing. You will have to serve him at the prison and...

Can this be done without lawyers

Yes. A parent can get custody of a child if they live in another state, but I would not attempt to pursue that action without an attorney. Custody...

What are the necessary steps to him signing over his parental rights to my significant other?

I don't think that he has any rights until he has been legally adjudicated to be the father. He would have to file a Paternity action to get any...

Can I get my Ex-husbands parental rights taken away?

If you have custody of your daughter, he would have to show a material change in circumstances to try to get custody from you, and that could be a...

Bankruptcy

It really depends on what type of debt you have. If you have a lot of credit card and medical debt, bankruptcy can be beneficial to keep the...

What can I do to help my child? I feel I need to remove him from such a toxic environment and law breaking. Please help

I am assuming that you have custody, and he has visitation rights by the way you worded your question. You can always file a Petition with the...

Is there any reason I shouldn't take the trip? Do I even have to tell him we are going?

If there is not a court order in place that prohibits either of you to leave the state at this time, then you should be able to take them. It...

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More than likely her parents will not need to consent to the adoption since she is an adult, hence you would not have to terminate their rights,...