Can a person sign over their parental rights to someone else?

If DCFS is involved you could start by obtaining a guardianship of the child -- DCFS would likely have to agree. Then you'd probably want to do an...

Can I file an exparte” hearing for custody of my children ?

Are the children in immediate danger? Can you prove that they are abused/in danger, right now, with police reports and other documentation? Living...

Our divorce papers and custody arrangement was done in Washington, but both my ex and I now live in Utah, where do I seek legal?

If the divorce and custody order are in Washington, then Washington has jurisdiction and there's no way to modify it except for in Washington. The...

On 3 years of marriage

Get an attorney to help with this. In Utah, alimony is based on the financial condition and needs of the receiving spouse, and the paying...

Where to file for uncontested divorce married in NY , but i live in Utah and he lives in Penn?

If you have lived in Utah for more than 90 days you may file for divorce in Utah. There is no need to file in NY or Penn and you probably wouldn't...

The only way to get out of paying child support is for the other parent and their current spouse do a step-parent adoption. If that isn't on the...

What am I entitled too in the house purchase?

If the house was purchased during the marriage, then most likely it would be considered marital property. If it is marital property then you would...

Can I have my mother grant my custody to someone else?

What you're looking for sounds like a guardianship. Whoever you're living with would have to file a petition to be appointed as your guardian, and...

Dying Mom--Can I have my 16-year-old daughter emancipated and give her custody of my 12-year-old son?

It's not very likely that you could have your daughter emancipated and appointed guardian. It would be a much better idea to find someone you can...

How can I keep a grandparent from my child?

In Utah, grandparents can assert some very limited rights with regard to seeing their grandchildren. However, actually getting a court order...