where can i get free legal aid  for paternaty issues?
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Check with "Legal Aid" in your town.  Not always free, but could be nominal fee.  If mom is receiving state aid, she can get paternity tests free in most states.
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You need to speak with an attorney. Even if someone in here says they are one you still need to speak with one in person. They offer free consultations and can steer you in the right direction.I would say if the parental rights were given up then there probably isnt anything that can be done. But please speak with an attorney here.
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emancipation, couldn't really help you with the legal issuses,sorry. Check that site out. It might help you out!
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www.adoptaplatoon.org  is a great one that provided great assistance since I have been here.
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First, look in your area to legal aid. They may go under a different name, so if you can't find it, call the local bar association.\nAdditionally, ask at the local bar if it has its own pro bono legal service. Many local bars have such, but if they don't, they should be able very quickly and easily to point you to someone who can provide free legal assistance.\nIs there a law school nearby? They may also have the capabilities, through student run (attorney supervised) clinics.
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That's easy enough to figure out.\n\nGo to court and request a paternity ruling alongside a judgment for custody and child support.
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petition the court for custody.. The office of recover services may be able to help you as well.. You can try legal aid for advise but you can do pretty much anything an attorney can do except charge a rediculas fee..lol
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It seems you should be able to go to many websites and get reliable information, depending on the specific issue you want to resolve.  Lawyers, and others professionals, pass state and/or federal government requirements to receive licenses to practice in their respective jurisdictions.  So, you should be able to visit law sites, and others (types), and rely (to a reasonable degree) that the information will be supported by the government [even if the website was not established by the government].\n\nDo a search of Family law, custody, paternal/maternal rights ... whatever your concern is.  Check some of the websites that result in the search - see if they have info that will help.  You might e-mail some of them (using their "contact us" buttons) and ask questions or ask for directions/advice (what websites/agencies might be able to help).\n\nThere is this Page of Government Websites, listed in alphabetical order, but I don't know if it will help you:\n\nhttp://usgovinfo.about.com/blindexalpha.htm\n\n\nI don't know that I can be of any more help, but feel free to e-mail me and (briefly) tell me your issue and maybe I can find some websites that might help you.\n\nPeace.
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First call your county clerks office and ask about your states laws on legitimation rights. When my 17 yr old son was born, I was a single mom. His dad and I had split when I found out I was pregnant and he moved away. So I gave my baby my last name instead of his. When my son was 4 mos old he came back home and upon finding out he was a father wanted to reconcile our relationship. When our baby was 8 mos old we were married. We went to our County clerks office and obtained a legitamation form. It's a simple form that both parents fill out (you do not have to be married), sign it (both parent's) before a notary public, and send it in to have your child's last name changed to the father's. There is a small fee, in 1990 it was $20. When the process is completed all records of your child being born with your last name are sealed, and a new Birth Cert is issued to you. It is a good thing to do because unfortunately my husband was killed 6 mos later in a car accident, having this process completed helped me to recieve his Soc Sec benefits. Without this I would have had no way of proving his paternity without paying $10,000(+ or -) in legal fees to have my husband exhumed and dna tests ran. I'll see if I can find out any more info for your states paternity laws and get back with ya. Let me know how it turns out. GOOD LUCK!!
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Look for a free legal assistance group nearest your residence.
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yes several out there just check for ones in your state by free legal advice ... ya states name....in a search or legal aide in your state can help some cases too.. depending on the problem.
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You most ceratinly have rights under the law in this area.  A consultation with an attorney is a must.  But, if it costs $100 or so, it may be worth spending.\n\nThere may be free legal help in your area if low income or senior.  It may help to contact the ACLU.\n\nGood luck.
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You do have rights, where do you live, would assist if local. If money is holding you up in the battle, try locating a DADS or POPS in your area, I recommend DADS over Pops though. DADS can steer to to legal de facto or Ex Parte soulutions.
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Contact Legal Aid.  They provide free legal services for indigent clients.  You may also try calling the law schools in your state and asking if they have legal clinics that provide free legal assistance.
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Contact the Free Legal Assistance Group to have a free service.
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I had an experience with them in Waco, tx, the branch was called "fathers for equal rights" and yes, they arent lawyers but had lawyers to call upon, they actually helped me too. they are like the aclu of divorcees among men. there's a branch in your area.