If someone terminates their parental rights does that mean they dont have to pay child support?

First of all, it is not possible to unilaterally and voluntarily terminate one's parental rights. If that were allowed our Earth would be overrun...

What kind of lawyer and law branch that will cover my legal needs.

This concern seems a bit over-protective. Regardless of distance, your son should have no difficulty communicating with you and enjoying the...

Here is the ex-spouse's track record: do we have a good shot at involuntary termination of parental rights at this point?

Termination on the request of the other parent without a concurrent petition for adoption is rarely if ever granted. What would be the objective...

Attorney holding monies in escrow

This is a real estate, not banking, issue which should be handled directly with the attorney holding the money. Meet with him/her to clarify the...

How can I stop my children from attending a same sex marriage? the PRP plans to take them against my wishes.

Nothing short of a court order will produce the result you want, but there is little likelihood a court will find attending a wedding to be harmful...

Do I have to grant visitation if he's a habitual drug user, lives out of state, and demands I bring the kids to him?

Full compliance with court orders by all parties is expected, but unless delivering the children for a visit is ordered by the court, it is not...

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Is debt exemption for elderly (better than) an alternate to bankruptcy?

Your question is far from clear, especially the reference to "debt exemption for elderly." The caring and knowledgeable attorneys who volunteer...

I am about to submit a request for a Medicare hearing by an administrative law judge. Should I hire a lawyer to represent me?

Retain counsel without delay. Your attorney needs to start with a thorough review of the termination decision. Nursing homes seem to have great...

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My son is 16 and states he does not want to go back to his father can he choose?

Compliance with an existing court order is expected of all until the order is changed. Adults decide where a minor will live, and when the parents...

I have primary physical custody of my daughter. I will be deployed in Nov 2013. I would like to give my current wife my rights

Your concerns are appropriate for a modification of your existing custody order to address the deployment circumstances. Retain an experienced...