Law & Ethics - July 2006

I really need to change my son's last name. He was not given his biological father's name, because of circumstance. So, my ex wanted him to have his last name. He abandoned us 2 yrs ago, and haven't heard from him since. Now, my son is 3, and I want him to have my last name, as he doesn't remember my ex...and his real father is in prison, and JUST found out he's the father. He (my son's biological father), is ok with me giving our son my last name, but I just want to know what it entails, how much it will cost...anyone have ANY idea? Will legal aid help me out even though I'm not a single mom anymore? I spoke to a lawyer shortly after my ex abandoned us, and he said legally, we had to wait a full year before we could do ANYTHING (ie, take his name off birth cert, name change and social security number) I'm desperate for answers. Can anyone help?

2006-07-10 15:08:21 · 4 answers · asked by Barb 1

2006-07-10 14:28:56 · 9 answers · asked by boynbigtruck 1

It kind of makes me wonder if they're fair in the first place.

2006-07-10 14:15:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which is more ethical and humane? Allowing early stage human embryos from fertility clinics that are not implanted to be used for potentially life-saving research, or throwing them in the trash, like they are required to do now?

2006-07-10 13:56:57 · 11 answers · asked by john_stolworthy 6

I do, huh?

2006-07-10 13:49:20 · 10 answers · asked by Coffee-Infused Insomniac 3

what lawyers take test o what kinda quetions....is on it 4 an example.......

2006-07-10 13:40:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even in states that voted for Democrats in the last two elections, the gay marraige issue to just totally rejected.

2006-07-10 13:38:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-10 13:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by blahblahhalb 1

2006-07-10 13:23:56 · 2 answers · asked by georgedoubleuubush 1

2006-07-10 13:23:44 · 5 answers · asked by toy811842000 1

2006-07-10 13:08:35 · 12 answers · asked by The Monnicker 2

can a person get in legal trouble for doing this.. with holding legal documents for a few years and/or months against another person....

2006-07-10 13:04:50 · 9 answers · asked by Rachael 1

I am going to court , child support court, and am looking for information on filing a motion for discovery so that my ex has to furnish the court with all of the documentation of his employment. He is self employed and I have no doubts he is hiding income, etc. he has taken me back to child support court 7 times in 3 years tring to decrease, suspend and/or have his back due child support altered.
We are living in poverty, I am working, and have 2 sons with emotional and behavioral issues. He is living a much better life, financially, and justs wants out of paying his support. Plus he is always late..sometimes 7-8 months behind,and no sanctions have been placed on him as of yet. I want and need to make this next hearing really count, by hitting him as hard as I can with all of the discrepencies, etc. listed that I can and also by using all of the motions I can to have him hed accountable once and for alll.
If you know of this motion of discovery, any help would be appreciated..Thanks

2006-07-10 13:01:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-10 13:00:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the 2nd Amendment it says the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Why is it now you have to have all these documents to possess a firearm. Isn't that breaking the constitutional amendment.

2006-07-10 12:59:12 · 15 answers · asked by The Monnicker 2

there is no morgage on the house and we have been paying all the taxes and all the bills associated with the house. now deceased niece (wifes mother) who doesn't work wants rent money. She won't even help to fix the place up. she just wants to pocket the money. Is there anything legally we can do considering deceased name is still on all the documents for the house and he has been dead for 5 years now? We've been here 3 years and have done alot of work on the house including paying all the taxes and bills. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

2006-07-10 12:51:24 · 9 answers · asked by nick23 2

how old do you have to be to leave your family as a teenager and your parents do not have to sign any papers

2006-07-10 12:30:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-10 12:29:19 · 2 answers · asked by Princess 2

Give me an example of your honor. What have you done to prove your worth to the world.

2006-07-10 12:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

This is the story I'm talking about. Personaly, I think this is really wrong. The kid was only 12 years old. I think that is the definition of extreme, in more ways than one. I wanna hear what others think about it.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/07/10/boy.sentenced.ap/index.html?section=cnn_topstories

2006-07-10 12:15:53 · 44 answers · asked by joeybagofdonnuts 3

2006-07-10 11:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by masonn 1

I am sending out a ballot to 15 committee members to overturn a ruling. Am I required to send it out registered mail and how many day from the date of mailing does the person have to return the ballot? Do you know of any other issues. Thanking you in advance. Crash

2006-07-10 11:44:42 · 2 answers · asked by crashmc 1

2006-07-10 11:25:26 · 10 answers · asked by masonn 1

do you think stem-cell research should be supported by the government or do you believe that it's wrong to use the DNA of frozen embryos? Explain your opinion...

2006-07-10 11:17:08 · 3 answers · asked by ~*brown_eyed_girl*~ 2

Ok this is what happened ...I went and got a Cadillac from a car lot after 2 days things started going out in the car first the starter, then main computer in the car, then the ignition module, and something else to do with the ignition. I wouldnt have complained but here is the catch...the car lot put a computer thing in the car when i got it so if you dont make your payments it shuts the car down. After paying out 2,000 dollars for all the parts and labor for this stuff i talked to a mechanic who has dealt with this car lot before and said that i wasnt the first person to have this happen to them. He told me that if your car is computerized like mine was then this thing that the car lot put in it can send computer gliches to your car and screw everything up. out of 3 months the car only ran for a week. They FINALLY picked it up today and told me they are going to sell the car and I will have to pay the remainder of the note on the car.. This isnt fair...is it legal

2006-07-10 11:11:29 · 6 answers · asked by durb1215 5

2006-07-10 10:38:18 · 16 answers · asked by mri mike 1

I work for the Local Government where I am basically my own boss with weekends off and I am not that stressed out making $45,000 a year. On the other hand my whole life I have been wanting to go to Law School, I have been accepted to a leading Law School with a full Scholarship, what should I do?
I can attempt to do both but if I ended up having to cut one loose, which one should see the door?

2006-07-10 10:27:19 · 10 answers · asked by 666K9 4

This would pertain to Texas inheritance laws

2006-07-10 10:08:14 · 6 answers · asked by laura 1

frist i beat hthe j walking ticket the guy that hit me was an attoreny now he is trying to sue me for damages to his car i did not hit his car he hit me, i need to know where i stand and how to collect to pay for med. and personal injuries,so calling me an idiot,not! you are, these are serious quistions,that i need to answered so if you dont know the answer stay out and not critize me or otheres

2006-07-10 10:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

or at least noncriminal offense

2006-07-10 10:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by Raymond B 4