Is there anything I can do about my ex fiance not giving my stuff back?

Your situation is sticky. Because you and your fiance were not yet legally married, the family court won't address property issues between the two...

I’m 17 years and 4 months old I want to move out but can I if my mother doesn’t grant me permission?

Technically speaking, for as long as you are under the age of 18 years, you are still at the legal mercy of your parents. However, you can petition...

To have a totally enforceable adoption, there are a lot of steps you need to take. Getting your sister to relinquish her parental rights is one...

How can I get emancipated?

You're in a complicated situation. If you're in foster care, you're technically not in your aunt and uncle's legal custody, but in the State of...

What should I do?

When children are removed from parents' custody by DCS, it is because DCS believes that that child does not have a parent willing or able to care...

Will I get my child taken?

If your DCS case has been closed, it does not appear that DCS is looking to remove your children from your care. But being added to the DCS central...

If you refuse a drug test, it could complicate things. I'm assuming here that DCS is currently investigating but hasn't yet issued a finding or...

Will I have to let my kids see their grandparents if they hit my kids but still file for grandparent rights?

It depends on whether DCS still retains legal custody. If so, they can order grandparent visitation against your will. That being said, however, if...

How to gain custody of my 12 year old cousin?

You can petition a court for custody, certainly, but the best way to do so and your actual chances of succeeding depend on your and your cousin's...

How can I unadopt myself as a minor from my adopted parents?

I'm sorry to hear you're unhappy with your family. I think what you're looking to do is not necessarily "unadoption" but rather emancipation,...