Ask a Child Custody, Support, Adoption Lawyer

If my children’s grandmother called DCFS on me since I will not let them see the kids because they are drug addicts, what can I do to protect my kids?

I don’t want my children to have to see them again. By the way the grandmother does have legal documention stating that she is mental…

If my son is recieve SSI can I lower my child support?

What do I have to do to get joint parenthood or joint custody of my son?

A big factor in why I want it is because the mother and I live over a 1 1/2 hours away from each other; I…

Can I sue child protective services for wrongully removing my children from me?

I had contacted CPS to ask about recources they offer. I had made an appointment to meet with a case worker to review my situation….

How much time has to pass with no contact by my ex before I can change my son’s last name?

My ex and I were never married. He does not pay child support and I don’t receive assistance. However, my son has his last name….

What to do if my ex has moved with the kids out of state without notifying or obtaining permission from the court to relocate?

A restraining order was issued to prevent her move but she left before she could be served. What can I do to enforce my visitation…

How do I go about asking my ex to sign his rights off his child?

I don’t want him in or life anymore and the only way keeping him involved is him paying child support.

If I gave my dad temporary custody of my children does he have the right not to give them back?

This did not go through the courts for him to get custody. signed a paper because I had some things to take care of and…

If something were to happen to my fiance and he passed away, would I have any rights to keep his children with me?

My fiance has residential custody of his two sons 3 and 20 months. The birth mother has visitation every other weekend, but she never shows…

How long does it have to be after a non-custodial parent gives up visitation in court before the custodial parents spouse can adopt?

Is there a law stating a parent has to sign off their rights if they do not see or speak to the child?