What should be the expected cost for a step parent adoption in Texas?

I might be selling myself short but with a voluntary relinquishment I would only expect an adoption to cost $1,500. I would need more information...

Is this blackmail?

I would strongly advise against sending damaging information to your ex and highly recommend you hire an attorney to enforce your court orders and...

Restraining order in custody case

An attorney will need more facts to answer this question effectively. Do you already have a custody/support/visitation order in place? Is this...

I am submitting pretrial disclosures; do I need to send a signed statement from witnesses or just list the witnesses?

First, I highly suggest that you hire an attorney in Wyoming to help you with this case. It is always more complicated than it seems at first. ...

My father handed me a gun and told me to kill myself. What legally can I do?

I'm very glad you moved out and are seeking help. The cause of action for his behavior is called intentional infliction of emotional distress. ...

You definitely need to get him served as the other answers stated. If he does not respond, you can get a divorce by default. I do recommend you...

Who decides court hearing dates?

Actually, it's a combination of both. You request the hearing for the final ruling and then the judge sets the date that works on his calendar. ...

What penalty can my soon to be ex wife face for violating our counties standing orders?

If you have orders put in place by a court pertaining to you two specifically and she has violated those, she is in contempt of court. You can...

Mr. Travers nailed it on the calculations. All I have to add is that you should definitely hire an attorney to help you this time. Your child...

Hello, I have sent my husband a copy of the petition for Divorce and the waiver of service.

Sending things via USPS certified mail doesn't always work to get people served. When I need to have someone served I use the Sheriff or a private...