How do I resolve this situation , I think I'm a bigamist.

Divorce "Steve" and then re-marry "Hank." You aren't going to get in trouble with the law over an honest mistake -- they have far bigger fish to...

I am 14 years old and I have split custody with ny parents and I dont want to go home to my abusive mother can I refuse to go?

If you refuse to go there can be serious consequences, unless your mother agrees that you do not have to come. Your father could be held in...

Can i limit visitation to only nevada to my ex who is choosing to live in NC?

Unless there is a court order that says he can take the child to NC, you have every right to insist that he visit only in NV. Under the...

What is the legal definition of a request?

You really need to take the court documents in question to an attorney for review, and a discussion as to your options. In general terms, a...

I'm 17 1/2 yrs old and I want to know if I can change my last name without having to have parental consent?

You need consent, or at least no objection following notice, until you reach age 18. Considering the timeframe involved, you will be much farther...

Child advocate

This child needs to start talking to people who can provide guidance and assistance. Start with a school counselor, teachers, parents of his...

Biological father is willing to voluntarily relinquish paternity so my husband can adopt. What consent do I need

As my colleague has indicated, there are no "do-it-yourself" forms for this process. Terminating a biological parents rights so that a step parent...

My husband and i got a divorce and he has not paid his child support. How do i get his wages garnished?

You can do both. In the divorce case, you would file a motion for an order to show cause to have him held in contempt for not paying. That motion...

Even if it was a gift, your parents are able to keep it under various theories. They can say it was meant as a gift for the household and not just...

You will need to file a child support case through the enforcing agency in the state and county where the child's father resides. In most states,...