Legal advise on getting a house back the state has taken.

You don't provide much information about the nature of the state's interest in the house, but what you do desciribe sounds consistent with a...

In a Child Custody case, if the motion says "Parties and Counsel" does that mean my wife cannot be in the courtroom?

Although your question is not clear, it sounds like you are involved in post-divorce custody modification proceedings. Regarding trials and...

My daughter had parenting papers drawn up by her exboyfriend. she signed them but not in front of a notary.

Your daughter and her ex boyfriend were never married, but they have children together. Has legal paternity ever been established? If not, that...

Is it illegal for my wife..still married to use someone else last name?

You have not described any kind of crime. Except where proof of legal name is required, such as for a driver's license, Social Security account,...

My mom died in august 2011 i am the excutor of the estate and will, health and one more cant think of it.

First of all, any power of attorney expired at death. The only relevant document is a will. Assuming it was properly executed and you have the...

Is Parental alienation considered abuse in New york state and is what sentence will the person face ?

This behavior is within the jurisdiction of the court that entered the custody orders. Your husband, not you, needs to step up to correct this...

I have a friend that has been married 7 times and she just went back to her first husband's name.

As a general rule, a person can use any name they choose except where proof of legal name is required, such as for a driver's license, Social...

What is the process of a stepparent adoption/severance of parental rights?

As a general rule the petition for termination and petition for adoption are separate pleadings filed simultaneously. Your court's rules of...

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Spouse not adhering to debt on final divorce decree.

As a general rule, enforcement of debt payment obligations in a decree of divorce is through the contempt powers of the court, that is punishment...

After a parent has not had contact with their child for more than a year can their parental rights be given up for them?

As a general rule courts will not terminate parental rights at the request of a private party unless there is a simultaneous petition for...

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