What happen if the parent never show up to request the cancellation of guardianship?

You may be able to adopt if you meet one of the statutory basis for an adoption without the birth parents consents. For example, if mother has...

Do still need an attorney even after i have full custody to get his name changed and my name on his certificate?

You will have to file a petition for a name change, have it set for hearing, then serve the mother with formal notice of the hearing. You will...

Can my husband adopt my son even if he was previously convicted of child abuse?

It is very unlikely. Oklahoma statutes do not allow placement for adoption with anyone convicted of child abuse or neglect.

You don't say if there is a court order in place. If not, you need to file a paternity action to establish paternity, custody, visitation and...

How old does a child have to be to choose who he/she wants to live with?

You may be able to get guardianship of the children if the mother and father agree and/or they are found to be unfit. If the mother is agreeable,...

How do I change my kids last name without the father permission ?

You can only terminate parental rights through a step-parent adoption. You may be able to change the child's last name without an adoption,...

Can I request a DNA for a closed case. If the baby was taken from the mom?

There are lot of details missing that would allow me to give you a more informed answer. Is the case closed because the child has been returned to...

Can I get my niece and nephew?

If your sister is truly unfit in the legal sense, you may be able to get guardianship of the children. I suggest you meet with an attorney. I...

Honestly, let your daughter handle it and stay out of it. Perhaps now, more than ever, she will need to feel empowered. However, to answer your...

After the first 2 years, you lost the right to challenge paternity. The only way to legally change the father now is if you, the legal father and...