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If a child is physically abused by a parent using a sharp object and causes minor bleeding, is this considered a felony or a misdemeanor?

Each state in this country has its own statutes to determine whether the incident …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Can you go from legal custody of a child to adopting them if they are not a blood relative but the parent consents?

Under the laws of all states in this country if a biological parent consents …

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If I have residential custody of my 2 children, does their father have the right to claim one or both of them on his taxes?

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

If my former spouse has moved to a country that does not have a reciprocal agreement in regards to child support with the US and he doesn't continue to make payments, what are my options? …

Your options are to serve the "ex" with an order to show cause for …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if my 3 year old daughter at the time informed me that she has slept in the bed as her stepfather?

There really isn't anything illegal about it and many parents co-sleep with their children. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago