No father on birth cert. Birth mother in and out of life...more like an aunt. Well documented. Now that she's marrying bf (of 5 years)....and she puts nephew in school/daycare the majority of the time....she took my nephew. I don't have any legal rights. I tried, but it was never... View More 
answered on Oct 3, 2016
You mm ay have no right to the parental rights you are seeking, since the child is now in the physical possession of a parent. I suggest you discuss this with an attorney.
My husbands attorney was supposed to do a settlement agreement and terms were discussed 20 days ago and court is in 2 days. She has still not sent it. What do I do ?
answered on Sep 30, 2016
You need to be in court. The other attorney may tell the Judge it is being worked on, or may say something else to the Judge that you don't agree with. If you feel something is not right, let the Judge know.
Of course, if you have your own attorney, your attorney should be doing... View More
My husband deserted me 6 years ago and I don't even know if this is him. I live in TN and he shows up when he wants. I have an attorney but last time I started questioning stuff he threatened to walk away. Don't I have the right to see that this is my husband that is divorcing me. His... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2016
Of course, you have the right to see settlement papers. In order to qualify as a settlement, both names have to appear on it. If you are being asked to sign it, then you need to read it first. I can't tell from the fact description if one of you lives in one state, and one lives in another... View More
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