I have raised my stepdaughter since birth her dad was never in the picture do i legally adopt her to take my last name??

Hi, You do not need to adopt in order to change a child's name. You can simply petition the court to do so, although you may have to notice the...

How do I gain custody of my son if I had to sign full guardianship over to my mom because of military reasons?

Hi, Thanks for your service. In response to your question, the answer depends upon whether your mother will agree to the termination of the...

How do i get guardianship over my 16 year old sister whom lives with my aunt who currently has guardianship over her

Hi, The previous responder is correct - This is a difficult process, and an attorney must know more details in order to properly respond to your...

What is the process for adopting a family members child?

Hi, The adoption process involves substantial paperwork, an investigation by a governmental agency or it's affiliate into your appropriateness...

Do I need to get guardianship if my fiance died and I have been raising his daughter and want to continue?

Hi, Yes - I agree with the other attorney. You should petition the court for guardianship, and, should the other parent be in agreement, the...

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My mother in law is fighting me for legal adoption of my 2 older children ages 11 & 16 she has legal guardianship

Hi, Your best bet would likely be to speak to and retain an adoption attorney who can appear for you at the hearing and indicate your opposition...

Cps was called to my house, spoke to me and wanted to speak to my children, i allowed my 16 year old to be interviewed , however

Hi, There are a number of scenarios which could arise. First. Child Welfare Services does sometimes work in combination with the police. In...

I have to appear before a judge for child annoyance, should i have an attorney with me?

Hi, Without seeing your paperwork and talking with you further, it's difficult to provide you with a good answer. However, when appearing...

How long after a court order the child custody can be claimed again??

Hi, A party can make the request whenever he or she pleases. However, the general rule of thumb is that requests made within 6 months of a...

How can I get visitation of my 2 year old daughter when I live in Ohio and she and the mother live in CA

Hi, You should speak with other attorneys who may charge less for the same service. Also, the Orange County Bar Association may have a lawyer...