Can my mother adopt my children without being married?

First, your rights cannot be terminated if the children are on public assistance/welfare and your mother and/or her boyfriend cannot adopt so long...

How do I file for divorce if I was married in the Philippine?

You file for divorce and try to serve your spouse with the papers. You must make diligent efforts to find your spouse to get him served, as he has...

When cps is involved and the state has custody of the child can i legally sign my rights to the person of my choice?

Once CPS takes custody of your child, you no longer have the parental rights necessary to give a temporary guardianship or place the child where...

I Was left by my 20 year relationship of a man and started acting out . I ended up in Vegas so drunk I married a man that I

Rather than having him sign a waiver of service, have him sign an acknowledgement of service. That states that he actually got the papers, rather...

A case can be opened and closed without notice. Closing a case does NOT mean that child support is no longer owed. It just means that the agency...

What are the legal obligations of a step-parent?

You have no "legal" responsibilities to your spouse's children other than to not abuse or neglect them, unless you agree to provide care for them,...

You "can" pay in one lump sum, with a signed agreement, BUT you are taking a VERY large risk. Your current child support obligation takes into...

What can I do to keep my son from his father who has me in fear of my life with his stalking and harassment?

You are a victim of domestic violence. Stalking, harassment, and threats are all forms of domestic violence. There are many resources that can...

If we get married and my new wife has a child custody agreement in Nevada will she be able to move to California with me?

The child cannot be moved outside the state of Nevada without either the dad's written permission or a court order. Getting a court order is NOT...

Can my husband file for alimony if we file divorce?

Yes, your spouse may request alimony. And you are not going to get child support from him, or alimony, if he has no income. Much depends on why...