I think you may be saying guardianship but thinking adoption based upon how you describe wanting to make the children "yours" legally. I would...

I would add that if your ex pays your attorney and you have already paid what you owe, your attorney is ethically and legally obligated to send the...

I suspect there is more to this situation than you are providing. It is best to consult with an experienced family law attorney and follow his/her...

The cost of a divorce is in relation to the amount of fighting between the parties. You are not correct that all property division is 50-50; it is...

Since there are alcohol issues, and you are attempting to protect your children, you are advised to seek advice from an experienced family law...

When two people are in agreement to amend an existing agreement, the new agreement must be in writing and submitted to the court. If the mediator...

You improve your chances of success by consulting with and/or retaining a family law attorney who knows how to present cases of this type. This is...

If you are facing a contested hearing, you need to work with an experienced family law attorney. It is a sad reality, but people who are not...

As long as you are responsible for yourself and your child, you have the right to live independently from your parents. If there is any chance of...

I am going to take a practical approach to this question. First, I am assuming that the children are in good hands (even if you have different...