Do I have to have an attorney to adopt my stepson?

Adoptions are complicated, so I think your chances of adopting your stepson without the assistance of an attorney are slim. For example, you don't...

How?

The short answer is No. Minors are not permitted to make most of the decisions about their lives. They must attend school, obey curfew, they...

What forms do i need or what can i do?

Please see an attorney right away. This is a complicated issue. If you don't get it right the first time, there probably won't be a second time.

How to fix paternity post divorce?

Your former husband is the child's legal, but not biological, father. You can petition the court to disestablish your former husband's paternity. ...

The adoption is a new proceeding which may be filed in Oregon without transferring the former case from Florida. However, adoptions are very...

alimony is difficult to estimate here. He agreed to 700 a month and 1/4 retirement. I feel I should get more, while in college.

Let me be blunt. You can't afford to not have an attorney. From your post I assume that you have been married for over 15 years and your husband...

How long does mother have to wait before she can file abandonment of the father.?

There is no such legal claim as "Abandonment". Abandonment may be a factor in determining custody, but it is not a cause of action by itself. ...

Can I request the marital home due to abandonment?

When you file for divorce, ask you may ask that the house be awarded to you. Your wife is generally entitled to half of the equity, but you may be...

No. So long as one parent continues to live in Oregon where the divorce was finalized, the Oregon court will retain authority to issue future...

Can I get sole custody of my 7 year old brother and how?

I recommend that you speak with an attorney about becoming your brother's legal guardian. The process is much easier than getting custody via the...