Can my step dad adopt me?

Yes, you and your stepdad can do an adoption. Meet with a local adoption attorney to discuss your options moving forward.

Separated before divorce. Uncovered hidden assets at spouses residence. Can I protect them?

I strongly recommend that you meet with a divorce attorney ASAP to learn how to proceed.

Do I have a claim?

I am sorry to tell you that you will not get paid. The great majority of Chapter 7 bankruptcies are "no asset" which means that creditors like you...

When there is no will, who gets what and can we do anything about it now?

If your father and his wife owned everything jointly, she automatically got it. You did not say where your father was living when he passed away. ...

I am sorry to tell you that the loan money has already been given to grandma's grandson, and there is nothing you can do about that. Depending...

What should I do?

She is correct. Unless and until you or she files for divorce she certainly CAN take items from the property.

Family law - Judges discretion, how far can it go? what to do with a bad judgment?

!) Appeal to the Court of Appeals. You have 30 days from the date the judge signs the judgment. 2) Family Law judges have WIDE discretion. 3)...

How do I get my property and assets from the family of my deceased unregistered married couples family in oregon

I suggest you make an appointment immediately with a local probate attorney. This is too complex for you to handle over the internet. Good luck.

Is having your name on a deed the same as being left property in a will?

NOT THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!!! Without learning more, I STRONGLY advise you NOT to sign anything that takes your name off the deed. If your name...

Is the Letter of Testamentary issued by the courts with their form or do I need to have one created to get it issued?

You will not get Letters Testamentary if you file a Small Estate Affidavit. I strongly suggest you consult with a local probate attorney before...