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Generally it is possible for a parent to give up the rights to a child, but not the obligation forward support. I would have to have all of the... Read Answer
It is her house, and you apparently are not abiding by its rules. She is attempting to discipline and help you. Your excuse that you are simply too... Read Answer
It might be possible, depending upon the circumstances in history. You should see an attorney.
Custody is never easy, but it shouldn't be extraordinarily hard.
Your parents could give your sister a power of attorney. That would be cheapest. She could petition the court to be your guardian, but it doesn't... Read Answer
In IL, a parent cannot just sign their rights away (unless for purpose of adoption or unless DCFS is involved).
First, we don't have custody as such in Washington. We have residential time and decision making authority. If he has a drug problem, you can ask the... Read Answer
You should file a petition to terminate his parental rights and state the grounds for the same (such as abandonment). However, I would consult with... Read Answer
File a divorce and immediately make a motion for temporary orders to get a temporary parenting plan. Then you will have a legal basis to see the kids... Read Answer
You don't say if he has filed anything to try to see the child. It is likely that if he was the rapist, the court would keep him from seeing her... Read Answer
That depends on whether the father is a legal father (has a parenting plan in place). If not, it's time to do this quickly by filing the appropriate... Read Answer
Generally the child can be, and will have on the birth certificate the name selected by the mother.
And you believe him why? Call DHR yourself.
Sounds like you have a temporary guardianship. In a custody hearing, the question of the child's biological mother AND biological father's parental... Read Answer
Without seeing what you have, I don't know how good it is. Since the child is not living with either parent, the paternal grandparents can certainly... Read Answer
I do not believe there is a legal way to force the test when you are already an adult.
Start with their caseworker. Do it correctly or you will be subject to the whims and demands of either parent.
Seek a statement from the renters, get the deeds, take pictures, subpoena his records - be smart and hire an attorney - a good one on your side is... Read Answer
Subpeona the tenants. Or the bank to see where he puts the deposits. Or both.
In Michigan, leases are not typically filed with the Register of Deeds. You would need to complete discovery to request this information, i.e.... Read Answer
Yes, unless you defend yourself. You can lose by default, you either have to contest and rebut the allegations or they are deemed true.
She can get temporary guardianship, but you will have the opportunity to prove the lies. You need to get a lawyer to help you do this right.