Would emancipation be a good decision for my situation ?

I do not know enough to understand the reason for discord between you and your mom, so I cannot answer as to whether emancipation is a good option...

How do I keep a stepson from staying with us when ever he feels like it?

I agree with attorney Gould-Saltman. This is your wife's child and it is also as much your wife's home as it is yours. Your best bet is to attend...

Does emotional abuse count for supervised visitations? My ex husband is emotionally abusive to the kids. Thanks

I agree with attorney Raddatz. Emotional abuse issues are hard to prove. You do not want your children testifying, so they ALL need to get into...

I have Full legal and now only 50% physical custody of my son. His mother chooses to not work and is on welfare. I pay $273/mo

It may sound like you're being shafted; unfortunately, you just are not being given guidance. Child support is based solely on income and...

Are we able to deduct travel expenses spent to pick up a child who we later adopted?

I agree with Ms. Raddatz. I have tagged the question for the appropriate experts. Congratulations on your new child!

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Preparing my custody settlement brief for MSC. Do I need to disclose all my reasoning or can I hold some back for trial brief?

I agree with Attorney Yomtov. You only hurt yourself by holding back. It is in everyone's best interest to settle. If you two settle, the person...

Will I be forced to press charges?

The therapist cannot "press charges," the therapist can only make a report. Maybe the therapist will report, maybe not. You still have a choice as...

Is there anything I can do to help my friends kids who CPS is involved with?

The welfare of these tiny children is the most important issue. Call CPS and be honest. Reports are anonymous.

O.K. here goes. I was born and the name on my birth certificate reads William Edward Tillitson. My real father - James Powers

Paying mugshots to unpublish the picture will be far less expensive than changing your name to evade your record.

I want to find out if my boyfriend is the father of another woman's son. I've only been able to confirm the mother's name.

I imagine time will answer this question for you. Unless your boyfriend or the woman talk about it with you, then privacy laws will likely prevent...