Do I need an attorney to answer a summons from my ex to reduce child support payments?

There's no requirement that you have a lawyer, but child support issues can get very complex very quickly. It's a good idea to have a lawyer. ...

I adopted my step daughter when I was married to my ex wife. To make a very long story short, can the adoption ne terminated?

Usually, an adoption cannot be "terminated." Generally, within a short period of time following entry of an adoption decree, the decree can be...

Stepmother wants to adopt step-son..Process of Adoption???

The other 2 are correct in telling you to contact a local attorney, but I have added a couple of links that can help you understand the process and...

I recieved a divorce summons along with a petition filing for full custody of child.

You need to go to the court where the case was filed. I couldn't find the correct form online, but they may have domestic relations/family court...

No. If there is no parenting plan or other court order in place, then she can move. What you're describing is extremely common in domestic...

Yes I was wondering what kind of lawyer would someone need for a United States of America vs Defendant case?

You need a defense attorney with recent experience in military law. Military law and procedure is very very different from civilian law. Make...

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Since your path to the bar exam is so uncommon, you will probably have some degree of difficulty finding someone willing to have you intern...

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Are legal separation papers valid if they have not been served? How long does it take to get papers?

Once a case is filed, there is a limited amount of time to get the other party served. If the husband got some kind of emergency order, that order...

Can I get emergency temp. custody of my daughter due to fathers girlfriend fleeing with their 2 babies due to nonphysical abuse?

Yes, you can petition for a modification of a parenting plan. Because of the situation, you should hire an experience family law attorney. Also,...

I want a divorce but I have four children all under the age of 10 and my husband won't move out.

You can file for divorce and seek an emergency order getting him out of the house and requiring him to stay away from you. I have linked to a...