Can my boyfriend take my daughter on a mini vacation out of state without me as long as I give him permission?

Whether a parent "can" allow something, and whether they "should" do so, are two different things. Mr. O'Daniel's analysis is correct on whether...

My landlord is asking me to pay attorney fees for $550 in return for them dropping my eviction court case. Can they do that?

Dropping an eviction case would be a voluntary act on the part of the plaintiff, who can condition that act on anything , including payment of...

Can a grandchild inherit when adopted children are still living?

My condolences for your loss. As Mr. O'Daniel points out, whether there is a surviving spouse and/or a valid last will and testament will control...

Clearly the assistance of counsel is needed here. Contempt proceedings are criminal in nature, so defendants who cannot afford private counsel...

How long do I have to reply?

Third repeat post. You have reached a public Q&A forum that provides general information about the law and legal procedure with a very specific...

Can a stipulation to pay attorneys fees be enforced in a family law case?

A stipulation is an agreement intended to become the order of a court. If the stipulation was never filed, it is enforceable merely as a contract....

How long do I have to respond to a motion with no court date?

EVERYTHING depends on the substance of the motion and procedure under which it was filed. If this comes as a surprise, then clearly nothing short...

My niece passed away leaving her son an orphan?

My condolences for your loss, and sympathy for having to navigate the legal system under these circumstances. Unless the child has been legally...

How do I change the birth year?

Exactly what has happened here is not clear. To correct a a documentation error, eveything depends on what document has the wrong year.

I have no clue who my child’s father is. can i still receive child support some how?

There is no source for child support other than the parent of a child. The state of Idaho helps get that court order in place and enforce it. One...