Yes, the best option is likely to seek to terminate the biological father's rights and then seek to have your fiance adopt your daughter. An...

The court could potentially hold the other party in contempt or further emphasize the importance of the order without doing an official contempt...

The venue may not be the issue here but your brother in law will want to obtain an attorney to assist with defending his parental rights. These...

My husband gave his daughter POA while we were in the process of getting divorce. Is this legal

It may have been permissible for the power of attorney to be in place but depending upon whether there were any negative consequences to you in the...

Does the husband have to pay spousal support to the wife until the divorce is finalized ?

It will depend upon the individual circumstances of your case beyond these facts. However, it is likely worth pursuing in the case. You will want...

I filed for divorce, the divorce is not final yet. He got into a collision and totalled both vehicles in the accident.

You could potentially be liable but in terms of the asset division in the case, your husband could be financially responsible for the damage and...

Hello. Depending upon when the benefits were earned, you may be entitled to a portion of them. There are also other offsets the court may look at...

I'd agree that it is wise to seek some safeguards in your current modification so this type of conduct doesn't occur in the future. A NCO may not...

As it looks like you may already know from your question, before your husband can legally adopt your daughter, her biological father's legal rights...

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How can I sign custody to my sister for a child?

I'd agree that a guardianship will ensure your sister and brother-in-law have the legal rights they need to provide for the child. It's important...