I want give my last name to my step daughter,but she have father last name ?

Regardless of any financial support, you will also have to get his consent to change her name.

It varies. I suggest your friend interview a couple of attorneys to find the best fit. Look through this site, or contact your local bar...

If my current wife who I'm separated from gets remarried, is she entitled to alimony if we get a divorce?

That's quite an arrangement! Unfortunately, she may be right, as it's a long term marriage. Until a divorce complaint is filed, you are...

How do I find a low cost or probono family lawyer ?

I believe this is the same question just posted. Please see previous response.

Where do I find a family lawyer who is willing to do a payment plan, pro bono?

You can try a legal aid organization such as Harvard Legal Aid, Greater Boston Legal Services, Casa Myrna - there are economic qualifications, but...

I'm assuming you were not married to the father (therefore no divorce), and there is no Separation Agreement in which custody/parenting time of the...

If she got a Restraining Order that also states no contact with your daughter, that order is going to take precedence over the parenting schedule. ...

You can file a Petition for Guardianship. You should contact an attorney to get help with this. If you can't afford an attorney, there is a...

What can I do to ensure the safety of my friend's child?

Just wanted to add my two cents - Attorney Callahan is absolutely right, I would follow every bit of his advice. My two cents is: if the son was...

Can I file from out of state?

In order to file for divorce in MA, one of the spouses must be a resident in MA if the grounds for divorce occurred in MA. If grounds for the...