Can I get custody of my 10 year old niece? My sister and her husband who is not my nieces father, are irresponsible people.

If you keep in contact, or at least try, you may be better able to get her approval on a "temporary guardianship". It would be a good idea to find...

DHS took my exes other 2 children that he had with another woman into their custody but they sent our son to live with me.

After filing a Petition for Step-Parent adoption, the court would most likely find your son to be eligible for adoption without the consent of his...

Can you get a lawyer at any age?

Tell your mom what’s going on and hopefully she will take some action on your behalf.

A person with a properly drafted and executed power of attorney could take actions on behalf of the person who granted the power of attorney;...

Child neglect?

It might be a good idea for your husband to take the lead on this and to contact a lawyer for a consultation. Contacting DHS-CPS could prevent...

What would be my next step in a uncontested divorce?

You should have an attorney review the paperwork that you have before entering something that could be a big mistake.

How?

Any Temporary Guardianship should say what you have to do in order to have the guardianship terminated. Failure to either exercise visitation or...

In the state of Oklahoma Can I file abandonment charges or Can I terminate parental rights?

No, it is only relevant if you are married and seeking a step-parent adoption.

What can I do about my 16yr old daughter dating a 21 yr old man; that will not land me in jail?

I thought anyone over 18 with a 16 year old still constituted statutory rape, you can call the police and perhaps put things on hold until your...

Can i go back to my home if an investigation of sexual complaint from my stepdaughter is over?

If your wife and step daughter need financial help, moving back in isn’t the only way for that to happen. Facing the risk of DHS doing something...