How old do I have to be to go in front of a judge to testify against someone?

While generally minors are allowed to testify in open court, minors under 14 or older teenagers who have disabilities may sometimes be allowed to...

Can I move out of state with my son if we have no agreement but his dad is on the birth certificate?

If you avoid going to court, the lack of an agreement and the possible physical abuse will likely be a problem for the rest of your son's...

How or can I file a "SOPENA " on my own?

In Indiana you absolutely have the right to act as your own attorney, including the right to send a subpoena that commands your ex-wife's...

What are the rights of grandparents in Indiana? Also, if my children's father has been abusive can I get supervised visits?

If your fiance is abusive to the kids, you need to leave ASAP to protect your kids. Allowing your fiance to continue to hurt your kids for any...

Are my daughter's grandparents able to get grandparent's rights?

There is a presumption that parents should have custody of their children which is possible but difficult to rebut. If the grandparents have been...

My son is in prison and he has a son but the mother is somewhat unstable and i want something to guarntee that he goes to us

If your grandbaby's mother is willing to cooperate with you to make sure you get him if anything happens to her in the future, she can designate...

Filed for divorce 08/2012.Lawyers keep continuing. spouse and I have agreed to terms. Lawyers will NOT draw up agreement.WHY?

If you decide to fire your lawyers, you may want to simply write up the settlement agreement and file it with the court yourselves. Forms and...

Is there any chance of me the mother getting custody?

I agree with my colleagues' answers and want to add a response to your statement that you "only" have court ordered parenting time on alternating...

Your chances are pretty low. The first step in the process for you as a minor is to contact CPS and report abuse or neglect. If your mom and the...

Can a pregnant 17 year old get emancipated if she works 48 hours a week?

Minors cannot file a petition for their own emancipation in Indiana, but it is possible for emancipation to be the outcome of a CHINS or...