A number of factors go into whether or not a step-parent adoption will be granted. I highly recommend that you speak with an experienced family law attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case to determine whether a step-parent adoption would be appropriate in your case.

I share colleague. You should file both a police report and protective order.

This is a very complicated issue because the husband is presumed to be the legal father of the child. You will need to de-legitimize the husband. You should seek counsel to do this. The longer you wait, and the longer the husband has to build a bonded relationship with this child, the more... View More

You can ask that the tpo be modified to allow contact with the children and to limit your contact to only issues involving the children. Whether DFCS has a reason to take the children will depend on the specific facts of your case.

We would need more facts regarding the circumstances which lead to the guardianship to give an accurate answer. If you are looking to weigh your options for permanent guardianship, you should consult with a family law firm and have them review your current orders and the facts of your case.

I agree there are not enough facts here to give you a substantive answer.

I agree with both of my colleagues. The father has no custodial rights until a legitimation order is signed. If she has not been served, there are no restrictions on her leaving the state with the child.

Without knowing exactly what you filed and what has been put in the record, we are unable to answer that question.

You can either file for child support through child support services or file a paternity action to establish child support.

The only way to have an enforceable parenting plan agreement is through a legitimation or paternity action in court. However, you are free to give him whatever parenting time you wish in the absence of a court order.

Any contact, even through social media or a third party, would likely violate his bond conditions or a protective order. As recommended by my colleague, you should report this contact to law enforcement.

There could be a number of reasons that the case was upgraded to a felony. If the injuries are severe, the charge can be upgraded. The charge can also be upgraded if this is not the first domestic violence charge with the same victim.

There are a number of things that you may be able do to try to secure legal custody of your grandchild. You need to consult with an attorney to get more specific facts on your case to determine your options.

If the contract for the braces was signed by and entered into by you, then you are still contractually responsible to the medical provider.

You will not be able to recover the monies that you have already paid for child support. Given the age of the child, depending on how long it has been since paternity has been established, you may not be successful in setting aside paternity either. The court will look at the best interest of the... View More

I agree with my colleague. Provided they can not establish that your birth mom and step dad are unfit to have custody, the court will generally honor your election to live with your mother.

It is difficult to answer this question without more facts regarding your case. Generally, you are going to be answering why you think that it is best for the child to have the father as a regular participant in their life.

Until a divorce is filed, there is nothing in place to prohibit him from turning in the vehicle. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the specific details of your case. If you can not afford an attorney, you may qualify for services through your local legal aid office. Unfortunately,... View More

You need to retain counsel and file for temporary custody of your child. It is not kidnapping, since the primary custodian has given permission for the child to be with the relatives. However, you stand in a superior position as a parent to seek primary custody.

I am unclear on what your question is. Even if the divorce is uncontested, you must still ensure that you have all of the required documents that need to be filed with the court to obtain your final divorce decree. If there is a child, you will need a child support worksheet, child support... View More