How do I go about getting Emergency Custody for a child that is not mine?

Mr. Kormanik is correct, and was edging closer to the answer you need. The procedure you need is called a guardianship. For immediate powers as...

Do you have to give back an engagement ring?

As a general rule, an engagement ring is a "gift in contemplation of marriage" complete when the marriage occurs. Until then the gift is sort of...

Are there any WA state medical malpractice attorneys that can practice in Alaska and are familiar with eye muscle surgery?

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I am getting a settlement for social security disability, can stafford loans take all of my settlement

Your disability may entitle you to loan forgiveness, even without retaining counsel. Google/Bing something like "student loan disability" to find...

Can I legally earn up to $1040 a month while on disability?

Yes, under Social Security law, substantial gainful activity (SGA) is defined as the ability to earn $1,040 per month (and this number can change...

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Im disabled- good credit, but no other income but $735- will ssa help me qualify for a mortgage w this dti ratio?

What you are trying to do is unclear, but Social Security does not get involved in mortgages. They pay certain benefits, mostly monthly, and...

What happens if we sell house?

She risks Medicaid ineligibility. Before your mother-in-law signs anything, she needs independent legal advice. The best thing you can do is...

It is illegal to ask my ex to stay out my and my son's life?

You don't get to decide what your son's relationship will be with his father, nor how his father will live his life. He may be a jerk and...

How important is the name on your social security number?

The Social Security Administration attempts to maintain a person's "legal" name on an account, and won't change a name just by asking. If your...

Can I take my ex's parental rights away? No adoption. Me being single.

Termination of parental rights in Idaho requires review and recommendation by the Department of Health and Welfare, and they will recommend against...