How do I know if my parental rights are terminated in montana?

If your rights were terminated, it is permanent. You can contact the court that entered the termination order and attempt to get a copy from them.

You can have the documents prepared, but they cannot be filed with the court until your stepdad signs them. You cannot obtain a court order...

Legally changing my step daughters last name.

You can still file for adoption and it may be possible to terminate his parental rights without his consent. You would best serve your...

How can my husband adopt my daughter from my first marriage without help of my ex-husband?

You can file in the county in which you reside and, depending on the circumstances, may be able to proceed with the adoption without the assistance...

Can my ex boyfriend sign away his rights to my unborn child?

A court typically will not terminate parental rights unless there is a pending adoption (including stepparent adoption) or through a dependency and...

If I move into my mother's, will it go against me in court?

The effect it will have in court depends largely on the argument you can make justifying the move (i.e., financial need, unsafe environment, etc.)...

Do I have a good case & a good chance at the judge ruling in our favor?

While you are allowed to file for an adoption without an attorney, it is not recommended. Depending on whether or not bio-dad will consent,...

Can I file for emergency guardianship if the father of my brother has abandon him with me the last 3 months?

You should consult an attorney in your area immediately. If North Dakota has similar jurisdiction rules to Colorado, you could file for...

My dad lives in California, his wife left him and has secretly gone around and sold most of their belongings, my dad can't drive

Your best option is to find counsel for your father in California. Even if he moves to Colorado, California is the state likely to have...

How much does it cost to adopt my step-son?

The court filing fees should be accessible through your local court's website. As far as attorney fees, that could only be assessed after a...