Wanting to adopt my friends baby?

Consult an attorney now so that the termination process can start as soon as the baby is born. There is a form that you can give the hospital that...

Can I move myself and my kids out of state before starting the divorce process?

You need to consult with a family lawyer before you do anything. If you file in TX it's likely you would be made to stay in TX while the divorce...

Double check your order to see if your rights were in fact terminated or where they just taken away. Termination severs all relationship ties...

Child was adopted by grandparents but they don’t want him but refuse to relinquish their rights?

I would not have contacted CPS just because the grandparents said to come get him. They might cause what you want to backfire. If the...

Can I seek visitation rights from my sister who is currently not letting me see my niece who I have helped raise?

You need to consult with a lawyer. It is possible that you are able to obtain standing to seek custody, but a lawyer really needs to go over the...

Can a judge appoint an amicus in a CPS adoption case?

Amicus attorneys have to be appointed in almost all termination cases to make sure termination is in the best interest of the child.

Marriage is marriage and it doesn't matter if you sign the affidavit agreeing you are married (in which you get to chose the date you consider...

If the father is truly unknown and never registered with the paternity registry, the termination and adoption could be relatively easy. You can...

What if supposed father of a child is trying to put himself on child support

A geographic restriction on the child's residence is required. What that restriction is depends on the facts of the case and the arguments made. I...

Depending on the circumstances of the case he could be entitled to visitation once he is released, especially if you have a court order already in...