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The problem with your long tale is that it gives no meaningful information. One can't just sign one's rights away. What is the name of the document you signed and did a judge sign it? Who gave your parents guardianship? Only a court can do that. Yes, you need to see a lawyer and provide all of the significant documents. You may be in a position to get your son, but it will have to be through an appropriate legal process.... Read More

Form DS-260 asks about all children, and you should put down the children that you have. Another question on children asks whether the child is immigrating with you to the U. S., and the answer for that should be “no” for your citizen child. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.    ... Read More

If you are operating your rental business as an LLC, you must get an attorney. If you try to represent the LLC (or corporation) you will be considered as engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Using an LLC is common in the rental industry so this is just an assumption being made. If you are simply a husband and wife team, personally managing your rental business, then you and/or your husband can represent yourselves, but your son could not for the same reason you could not represent your own LLC. He would be considered as engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. You will also want to watch for your tenants suing you to make sure they are not doing the same. Is a family member representing them against you? Unless they are attorneys, that would be the unauthorized practice of law as well, and you would want to object to that. Depending upon the claims made, many provisions under the Residential Landlord Tenant Act have attorney's fees provisions as well. If this is a residential issue, you might be able to recover your fees and costs if you prevail, which means it may be worthwhile consulting with an attorney and hiring one to assist you. If this is a commercial tenancy, your contract may also contact a fee recovery provision, which would also mean you may want to consider hiring an attorney to assist you. If this is in small claims court, attorneys are typically not allowed, but you may want to consult with an attorney and spend some money to help you prepare your case as best as possible.... Read More

If you have a parenting plan or other legal order allowing you to see the child at certain times, you can file a motion for contempt and ask the court to give you make up time and enforce the order. If you have no order, you need to go to court and file a parenting plan action to establish your right to see her.... Read More

When one filed for a no contact order, the initial no contact order is temporary until a hearing has taken place. At the hearing both sides may present their position. What the judge is looking for is "fearful for ones safety" and "repeated threats." You can check with the court on where a temporary order has been issued. The police department can confirm whether they received a copy.... Read More

If he is your ex husband, was this an asset that was divided in the divorce. If so, whatever the decree said can be enforced (if the court gave you the bus, the court can appoint a special master to sign over the car if your ex is not responding). If it wasn't in the decree, you can ask the court to do this in a motion to amend the decree.... Read More

Ask the collection agency to send you a validation letter on company letterhead.  Then,  make sure to do a back ground check on the company.  Call Either the Attorney general in that state or Secratary of State office.  VALIDATE first before paying on a debt that you are not familiar with.   ... Read More