I've already got temporary joint custody of my step-children but if we separate is is possible to go for full custody?

I agree with the previous poster. You should consult an independent custody attorney and consider filing a separate petition for custody based...

How is the "easiest" way to change my last name on birth certificate?

I agree with my colleague. A child can take on the name of either unmarried parent at birth, depending on the parents' wishes, and it is often the...

Are you wanting to terminate the rights of both parents and adopt the child? If so, your son can sign over his rights as part of this process, as...

A friend of mine sold me a car.He has parkinsons disease. I gave hime $200 for the car .Can his stepkid or family take back car

It sounds like the sale is final but if the car is worth far more than $200, the family may be trying to say that it is a fraudulent transaction...

The amount of child support is in error. My work is out of the country. Is there a way to renew it without paying the amount.

If the child support case is now in Ohio, then you need to retain an Ohio attorney to straighten this out for you. In Tennessee, child support is...

You cannot terminate his parental rights unless you have someone else wanting to adopt him, i.e., a stepfather. However, if he has never been...

How can I keep custody of my child?

Yes, the judge probably wanted to see the child and inquire into his/her welfare. At age 2, the child won't be questioned, but the judge may be...

My husband of 18 years passed away without a will. Will I able to keep the family in his home?

I am so sorry for your loss. Is the deed only in his name as well? In any case, without a will, the home and his assets will go to you and the...

Do I need to seek a attorney or do I even have a chance to help these children? I was given temporary custody. Help!!

Hopefully if the mother has not done what she needs to do to change her life, DCS will not send the children back to her. However, if you want to...

I gave human services my daughters biological fathers name from day one but they said they couldn't find him. She is now 20 and.

Yes, he could still be liable for 18 years of child support plus interest, especially if he was not easily found. You should contact a local...