What are my rights when dependency and neglect case was dismissed but guardianship was given to my daughters paternal grandparen

Did you have counsel during the D & N case? Were orders entered which provided for you to have parenting time? If not, there should have been...

As long as the child/children are familiar with the person who is doing the exchange, there should be no problem. It is best not to use anyone who...

How do you determine which state an adoption would go through?

If the bio dad is willing to submit to jurisdiction in Colorado, then both the relinquishment and adoption would happen in the county in Colorado...

What rights does a non-custodial parent have when it comes to the safety of the children?

Your husband needs to file a petition to determine parental responsibilities which includes decision making and parenting time. Obviously, it is...

Can I successfully file for termination of fathers parental rights on grounds of abandonment.

You probably have grounds to support a step-parent adoption, once you and your current partner marry or create a civil union. Courts look for...

Ex-wife claims her current husband is making all the money in the household, can I ask to see his paystubs?

If your ex is receiving regular gifts of value from her husband, there may be an argument that income should be attributed to her from those gifts....

My step-son, 9, is left in the care of his sister, 10, with his younger brother, 7, from 5am to 1pm. How can we stop this?

If this is your step-son, your husband needs to decide to take action. Proving that he is left alone may require involvement of law enforcement or...

Legally where do I stand with an AI donor?

Was this a formal AI procedure or one between friends/acquaintances? I cannot understand who would have released your private information had you...

Can I qualify for maintenance if I work - his income is more than twice mine.

As with many aspects of the law, the answer is "it depends." The new statute creates a presumption in favor of an amount of maintenance and a...

What to do when Judge orders me to pay more than I make

If there is a child support order, you need to file a motion to modify child support. You also need representation on the contempt matter. If...