Is there anything I can do meet my obligations and be a father. The Court's answer is to jail me for the remainder of my life.

You should speak to an attorney about this--if you have no income, you may qualify for Legal Aid--I highly suggest you give them a call. As for...

How can I get my kids back? My recently deceased parents had co guardianship and my brother is trying to claim them.

I do not have enough of the facts to be able to tell you explicitly what to do, but agree that it sounds like you're going to need to hire an...

I'm 17 and do not want anything to do with my mom. how do i get it to where she can't have control over me?

You have three options--emancipation, foster care, or staying with your mother until you are no longer a minor. Emancipation will require you to...

I'd say your strongest argument is that the application said going back seven years, and that it occurred eight years ago. However, you may want to...

Which paper's are needed to keep my children safe?

You should contact an attorney IMMEDIATELY and petition the court for a modification of custody or, an even faster option, and order of protection...

The Jones Act has nothing to do with his support obligation. Find a lawyer and petition the court.

Can my ex change our verbal agreement over custody?

You need to find an attorney asap and file a written custody agreement with the court. Otherwise you will be subject to the whims of your ex and...

What's the next step?

After this matter is turned over to the prosecutor, it's only the prosecutor--not your girlfriend--who can drop the charges. Your girlfriend may...

Do we have enough to get a hearing?

Agreed with the others about this not constituting a change of circumstances, but another avenue that hasn't been discussed: he should talk to his...

Is it legal for a 16 year old to live with another family if his parents say its ok?

This is a loaded question, as it involves several different facets of the law all bundled into one. The first consideration is guardianship--if,...