Can a grandparent petition to take in grandchildren when they turn 17?

I believe that this situation (or if not that, then a very similar one) may have been addressed recently in this thread:...

The embassy is not licensed to practice law, so "malpractice" is not implicated. As far as "negligence," if it's an Iraqi government agency, it...

Is there anyone who can help him? We have tried Legal Aide and low-moderate income services and no one will help.

I strongly disagree with the previous answer. First of all, you should not accept legal advice from attorneys who are not licensed to practice in...

Joint legal custody of a child lasts only as long as both parents agree to it. Either parent has the right to file a motion with the court to seek...

How can I get a court appointed attorney to prove that the head of the runaway division lied in her report to CPS?

Courts generally give police officers and CPS workers the benefit of the doubt, and tend to regard their testimony as more credible than that of...

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Is there a form to fill out to petition for third party visitation rights or do I need to have an attorney write out a petition

I don't believe that there is a standard form for this type of case. Even if there were, I would recommend against you using it. In my professional...

What do I do or need to start a divorce, legal separation? What about support, or the house. He wants me to leave.

To start a divorce, you file a petition with your county circuit court and have a copy served on (delivered to) your husband. In your petition, you...

From a legal standpoint, what age does a child have the right to leave their home to go to a more suitable home?

Eighteen. A child can petition for emancipation earlier than that, when they are age 16 or older, but only if they are already under the...

If it's a question of legal acts by the state of California, then you'd need to consult with an attorney who's licensed to practice law in...

Is there an attorney who can help me file this petition

Oregon law makes it possible for a non-biological-parent to sue a child's biological parents for custody or parenting time with the child. However,...