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I live in Missouri and I have a child that is over a one-year old. The biological father and I were never married and he has never paid child support and I don’t want any from him. Can I change my child’s last name to mine and can I terminate his parental rights? He did sign a statement indicating he is the father. I would like to know what my options are. Thank you and hopefully you can answer my questions.
Can I build a retaining wall on the city easement that runs across my property? What are the possible ramifications if I do?
Our neighbor’s external remodeling caused damage to our car when dust, plaster, and mortar blew on to our brand new car. Who is responsible for the damage?
Can land and minerals that have a land patent on them be sold? I live in the state of Illinois, in case that makes a difference.
Our court order says I have to send our children to spend time with my ex husband, but I feel his apartment is too small. Do I have to send them?
I live in Texas but I have a child support case in Michigan. Is there any possibility that a Texas lawyer can defend me in Michigan courts?
I am owed medical benefits, which I have not yet received, forcing me to apply for Medicaid while pregnant. Can I sue my employer for those benefits?
How does someone petition or otherwise move a state or local government to get them to look at redrawing and moving a county line?
My husband and I filed for divorce, we had orders, then we reconciled. Now he wants to enforce the orders and remove me from the house. Can he?
Part of my sidewalk was removed by the city and they landscaped it, and it’s awful. What can I do to make the city make it look better?