How to handle harassment from a family member?

File for a harassment restraining order. Provide lots of detail in the Petition, including any text message, social media posts or other proof of...

Check with the Child Support Agency whether the payments are for current support or arrears. If your rights were terminated, current support should...

What are the steps I have to do to see if I can take in 6 of my niece and nephews that are currently in foster care?

You need to promptly contact the agency that has custody of the children to offer your home as an option. You will likely need to look for larger...

How do I insure the best possible change to succeed in a petition for guardianship when one parent will probably oppose it?

Your best option is to hire an experienced, local attorney who has handled similar cases in the county in which the case is located.

How do I get placement without giving the father any visitation?

If he is not exercising the placement he has, you may want to avoid going to court where they would order a schedule. Talk to a local family...

Can my wife take over my home when her name isn't on the deed

Yes. If the two of you cannot agree who gets the house, the judge will decide. If she keeps it, the two of you will need to execute a deed to...

If you are on the birth certificate, you may also have signed a Voluntary Acknoledgement of Paternity at the same time. If you have or were...

First of all, do not communicate with his new wife. They are not her children; she has no rights. It is impossible to predict what will happen....

How does temporary child guardianship work?

You can do this with one child. If it will be truly short term, use this form:...

How does a bio dad obtain his sons ss# for housing assistance when the mom refuses to give it?

Obtain a duplicate card from the Social Security Administration?