Hw can my bf adopt my three children. Hes been here for them for seven years. When the bio father is in mexico somewheee?

You will need to be married to your boyfriend and then he can file a petition to adopt your children. Depending on the specifics of your case, the...

Should I wait until he tries to get custody? Or should I go ahead and retain a lawyer and get the ball rolling?

There are advantages to getting a case started without waiting for him, and there could be advantages to waiting for him to take the first step....

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Do i have to be married before my boyfriend can adopt my son?

In order to Petition for him to adopt your son, your boyfriend would need to be your husband. There are a few other requirements that would also...

Do I have to meet whatever conditions she comes up with or can I insist she follows the court-order? What steps should I take?

It sounds like you need to file a Motion for Order to Show Cause immediately with the Court. If she is failing to follow the orders of the court...

Is it necessary to hire a lawyer to go through all the divorce documents or is there someone at the court that can review it?

The clerks at the Court cannot give you legal advice, but it is possible to engage an attorney for the limited scope of reviewing the documents,...

How can i get a divorce someone who lives in Mexico with out leaving the USA? How can i do that?

If you can get her to sign showing she has received the documents, getting divorced should be fairly simple even though you are in different...

How or what do I file in order to show she hasn't done what she has agreed to plus we have the kids now full time?

If she is failing to follow the Court Order, you have the option of filing an Order to Show Cause to bring those issues before the Court. Many...

How he will most likely go about getting joint physical? Hes saying he's going to make me look bad and how I cant prove anything

It sounds like you need to contact an attorney immediately. If he has filed a Petition, you only have a set number of days to file an Answer with...

How do I answer this? Is there a form I need to fill out that states I disagree with him trying to go for sole legal & physical?

It is crucial that you file an Answer of some kind within the timeline stated. After 21 days, he can request the Court to grant default for your...

Can I keep my son from going? Do I have grounds for a protective order? What steps do I take to keep my son safe?

So sorry to hear you and your son are going through this difficult time. It sounds like a lot has changed since your divorce was finalized. It also...