My child's father has not attempted contact in a year. Can I terminate his parental rights?

So, the purpose of termination would be . . . . . ? Court orders for parental rights, support, custody, and contact are not used for punishment....

How do I get adopted by my grandfather?

An adoption starts with a petition filed in court by the adopting parent. It is not something that can be used to surprise the parent. Idaho Code...

A fourth MIC indicates that you have a serious problem that goes far beyond what to say in court. Nothing short of representation by counsel will...

First of all, there is no tax benefit accruing to the payment of child support. It is not deductible to the payor and nor income to the...

Idaho law does not creat a bright line between a houseguest and a tenant, and the police won't do anything to assist without a court order. If...

Under Idaho law, parents are responsible for supporting a child until age 18, and have the authority to determine where the child lives. That...

First of all, you have reached a public Q&A that provides general information about the law and legal procedure. Commenting about the litigation...

Can I sue my ex for child support

Under Idaho law child support is what one parent pays to the other, and as a general rule it cannot be ordered retroactively. Furthermore, there...

Are we responsible for a ambulance bill for $754.55

The "non-coverage" rejection is subject to revision, which will almost certainly happen when the bill is properly submitted. It is time to tell...

A parent can grant a special statutory form of power of attorney that functions as an informal temporary guardianship, but it is revocable. It is...