I just got married can my husband adopt my daughter who isn't her biological dad?

I agree. There is a process for terminating an existing parent's rights and allowing a step parent adoption and you don't want to take any short...

How much notice does my husband need to give his ex wife to move out of state with their child?

He can't just give notice. He needs to obtain her permission or the permission of the court before leaving. If he files a Motion for Relocation...

I signed over my rights to my son is there any way to get them back

I'm doubting you relinquished your parental rights because that's a lengthy process and generally is not granted unless it's part of an adoption. ...

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I am preg, husband is alcoholic in military who cheated what can i do

I would add to the previous answers that Colorado Springs in particular has a very heightened awareness of PTSD issues because of the military...

My husband has legal custody of his 16 year old daughter and we need to move out of state for work

You not only have to notify her of the move, you have to obtain permission from the court before you move. Given the short time frame, your best...

50/50 Custody Agreement but primary is not allowing visitation

I am also confused as to what exactly has happened, but it sounds as though you need a modification of parenting time among other...

How do I go about getting the child support my father is still giving my mom if she kicked me out?

I'm not familiar with any legal theory that would allow the child support to be paid to you. I'm inclined to think you cannot receive child...

Common law wife locked me out

The first thing you need to determine is whether you're actually common law married. Contrary to popular belief, living together for a length of...

My stepson who is 16 has the right in the divorce decree not talk to his father on the phone if he chooses.

The short answer is yes, you can file a restraining order but the long answer is that may not be the best solution to your problem. What you're...

I agree with Mr. Lenoi and would add that if there is legal presumption of paternity, then the courts will give parenting time and order child...