How likely is it that a judge will allow me to forfeit my parental rights for a child?

As a general rule, courts are loathe to terminate parental rights unless petitioned by the state or concurrently with a decree of adoption. To do...

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Define "date." There is no age limit on legal companionship. Sexual contact with a minor is a serious felony punished by years in prison. ...

Lawyer payment options.

Fee arrangements between attorneys and clients can be very individualized agreements designed to take advantage of resources and meet certain...

If my ex has paper drawn up for joint custody do I have to do anything beside getting them notarized ...

The rule here is quite simple: matters of child custody are decreed by a court order. Anything less is unenforceable. If you were never married...

Who is a good probate lawyer in the tampa bay area?

Feel free to use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" function. This Q&A is not intended for attorney recruitment (or client solicitation either) and...

Can a creditor's court ordered Levy or garnishment take money out of my bank account if my income derives from Social Security?

As a general rule Social Security benefits are by federal statute exempt from execution by judgment creditors, and by federal regulation banks are...

Signed over custody of 17 yr old through notary last month. She wants to return to me. Ex will not sign at notary. What next?

A Notary has the legal authority to decree child custody arrangements? Of course, NOT. This is a matter for a court. Until changed by the court,...

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How do I ask if attorney/client confidentiality attaches and retain my "one free question" option here?

What "one free question option?" There is no reasonable expectation of confidentiality here; this is a public forum and identities can be discovered.

Is this unethical or malpractice?

What your lawyer told the court in support of his motion to withdraw was ethically required. It is called "candor toward the tribunal." Your...

What if you don't get a full social security disability hearing, is it ethical not to get one?

There may not be any such thing as a "full hearing" and if this was an Appeals Council remand as described in one comment, there may have been a...