How do I respond if my baby's father chooses to sign away his rights? Do I disagree? THE GOAL is to still get child support.

Unless a step parent is adopting, the court will probably not let him bow out. Enforce the child support. Go for contempt and jail. Be tough,...

My paternal uncle died without leaving a will. The only living relatives are my father (his brother), myself, and a niece.

If your father was not living, you would inherit, but not under the facts stated. This result is one reason we encourage everyone to have a...

How difficult is it to get temporary orders?

You need a lawyer. This is going to get worse before it gets better and you'll need experienced counsel.

Do children eventually get to choice which parent to live with once they reach a certain age?

Yes, when they are 18. Before then the court will listen to an opinion.

Does an attorney have to respond when asked if they still represent someone in a divorce case

If the attorney filed a pleading or entered an appearance, he's her attorney until the court signs a withdrawal or substitution. You should...

Health-care expenses not paid by insurance (child/medical support) - who pays what portion?

It sounds like you could spend thousands of dollars litigating this. Sit down and discuss it in person with your lawyer.

You have a lawyer who knows the details of your case. That is who you should be asking now.

Take the papers you received to a lawyer. No one can really answer your question without reviewing them.

I think the main question would be when does the 31 days start for my ex to protest paternity .

So it sounds like you about to have, or have just had, a baby and the father is not around any more. Sit down with a family lawyer to get...

Deed change to elder parents propery

Your parents should sit down with a probate lawyer and address the entire estate. Looking at each asset separately may miss opportunities....