Is the relinquishing party in a stepparent adoption able to do anything in this situation?

You can try encouraging them, but you can't "make" it happen. No easier way than the path you are on. Perhaps you could have an attorney contact...

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My 15 y/o daughter is visiting for the Summer per parenting plan & wants to return to father's (primary residence), he says no.

You can't "make" her dad take her but you can do a lot to stop being victimized by your daughter. Depending on the decision making provision and...

Is an Interimn parenting court order still valid if it's directions can't be followed, and attorneys have not made adjustments?

I agree with the other answers but am also writing to encourage you to move quickly with your attorney to head off any jurisdiction issues. You...

Can durable Power of Attorney be exercised without a legal declaration of incompetency?

If your mom can go back to the attorney that helped her in the first place they should have a copy of the POA and it will be easier to revoke. You...

Can custodial parent have daycare expenses garnished from non custodial parent if the child is being watched by a friend?

Generally it is okay to have a friend or family member provide day care and be paid. However the rate has to be reasonable (market rate). The...

Is it possible to get a subpoena to testify in a divorce case thrown out of court?

You can try, but if an attorney thinks you have something relevant to say about an issue then you would have to convince a judge that you do not. ...

My sister is the POA for my parents. She will not communicate with 2 of us at all. Should I inform my father?

Whether or not to tell your father is more of a family counseling issue than a legal issue. The only reason to tell him is if you want him to do...

How can one make sure assets taken from a decedent are properly accounted for in their estate?

If you are an heir then you have rights, including the right to be kept informed. There are steps you can take that will help you with that...

My husband wants custody back of his daughter (cousins have temp 3rd party) how do we get her back?

You need to unravel the process by which the cousin took temporary custody. Without knowing much more information, I would strongly recommend you...

Our parenting plan clearly states we are both allowed to take out of state trips with the kids, can he force mediation?

If it is clearly addressed in the parenting plan then he would have to have some new facts or allegations to support a modification of the court...