Chances of child keeping my last name?

Unless you can convince the court that having the father's last name would not be in the child's best interest, the child will take father's...

My son is incarcerated, his estranged wife lost custody of her children to the state of MI, what are my options to gain custody

To be considered as a potential conservator, you will need to Intervene in the CPS case in MI. You'll need a lawyer licensed to practice in MI to...

Do I have the right to disagree with the date set for pick up for child custody if the parent has been absent two years

Hire a lawyer to file motion for modification. Otherwise, you will be in contempt of court to not obey the current order. It's too bad this wasn't...

Was called by social worker asked about dads concerns told her mine and did not talk to dad are mine not a matter?

If this is not a CPS investigation, then perhaps you are referring to a guardian ad litem who was appointed to report to the court her...

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I want to terminate my parental rights

Sorry, but you cannot. The best you could hope for is to ask the person who is caring for the child if they would adopt the child. If they do, part...

No one has custody. The child has been with the father 5+ years. How can he get his daughter back?

The children were together for 5 years---that's VERY important. He took care of the child, whether biologically related or not, for years. When he...

What Could happen to me if I keep my child from her father who hasn't seen her in going on a year?

He's not a stranger; he's her other parent. When you come to terms with that, you'll see better why laws are the way they are as you work with a...

Open Adoption does the birth mother have rights?

It is a misnomer to say that you agree with an adoption. Adoption occurs only after termination of parental rights. Termination basically can occur...

What to do when school is is out....

That will depend entirely on the language of your final order. Read it carefully. Does it say that you can pick up at a time certain? Or, at a...

What do we do?

Consider, too, the implications of Mr. Evans's advice. The potential incoming child support from mom will offset the expense of hiring a lawyer....