What would happen in this situation of child abuse?

First of all, it's important to understand that "emotional abuse" is a much narrower concept to the law than it is as used in common parlance these...

Can I give up my parental rights

If the child has lived in North Carolina for years, then his custody would be governed by the laws of that state, and you'd have to consult with an...

Under which circumstances is the adoptee released from any financial obligations when reversing an adoption?

An adoption cannot be "reversed." Once you adopt a child, you become, for all legal purposes, their parent. This can only be undone if someone else...

I am seeking an uncontested divorce. My husband and I have joint property greater than 30,000.00 , I also, have pensions

The surest way is to hire an attorney to draft a petition that states in detail just what terms you want. You file the petition with the court,...

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Is there an Oregon state law for governing what ages children have to be supervised by an adult on an apartment's playground?

No, there is no such law. The law prohibits "Negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child, including but not limited to the failure to provide...

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Can I have my custody arrangement changed to where my ex husband has to have supervised visits?

You can try, but be aware of this: The concept of "emotional abuse" is one recognized by therapists, but it isn't cognizable under the law in the...

Can a tourist file a divorce in Nevada?

You'd have to ask an attorney who's licensed to practice law in Nevada. (You may want to re-post this question in that state's board - if you do,...

If you were booked and released, you've already been arrested for this. You're unlikely to be taken into custody again, unless there's some other...

When one parent is not going to be in town during their visiting time, should the other parent have automatic first rights?

There is no law that conclusively covers this issue, and different judges vary in their opinions on this. Some judges will say that a parent is...

How long does child support last for a child who is severely autistic?

The same length as for any other child - until the child turns age 18 (or 21 if they qualify as a child attending school by then). They may qualify...