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Does California have laws that protect me from my fiance's debts?

Debt acquired before marriage is considered separate debt. Accordingly, you can not be held personally responsible for the specific debt.

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OSC custody order contempt, did I file with wrong last name?

It seems like you are unnecessarily concerned about a technicality. Family Courts often deal with these circumstances and will not be impressed by her argument. To be sure that the hearing goes forward, be sure that the is properly served with the OSC, and be sure that you have filed the proof of service before the date of the hearing indicating that she was properly provided notice. Lastly, make sure to take a copy of the proof of service with you to court. Good luck, Rory Coetzee

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Can an 18 year old be adopted in California?

You can absolutely adopt him. I would suggest you contacting a family law attorney in your area to aid you in the process.

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If married by common law in Texas but nothing documented and now live in California how do you prove a marriage for health ins?

Sorry California does not recognize common law marriage.

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If father and mother get back together...how do we stop child support

You can also file a motion to modify the current child support Order. However, if both parents are in agreement, filling a dismissal is definitely the easier and quicker way to resolve the issue.

Having a baby and the mother is trying to dictate when I will see the child.

Well, those are actually many different questions, requiring many different answers. However, I'm going to give you a quick simple response to each. Hopefully, this helps some. As to the issue of visitation, you are correct, she does not have the authority to determine when and where you see your child. As such, if you and her are not able to come to an agreement, your only option would be to file a motion with the Court requesting a definite schedule. However, one side note, the...

My fiance may have fathered another woman's child. If it is true, what will happen to our family financially?

If all allegations are proven to be true and your fiance is determined to be the child's father he will be ordered to pay child support to support his child. Regarding the specific financial impact this will have on your family, it will really depend. In determining child support obligations the court takes various factors into account including the following: 1) Both parties income available for support; 2) The percentage of time the parties spend with the child; and 3) Any specific...

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What can the immediate family do for a child whose parents are irresponsible, homeless, and feel drugs are more important?

You may consider contacting either a probate or family law attorney in your area and seeking advice regarding petitioning for guardianship of the child.

My wife who is pregnant was terminated by the family she worked for due to what the family said was financial reasons on 6/5/09.

If I were you I would call my local bar association and get a referral for an employment/ labor law attorney in your area. In california, pregnancy is a protected class and falls under sex discrimination. Accordingly, one can not be fired due to pregnancy. However, you will have to prove that your wife was fired due to her being pregnant. Good luck! Rory Coetzee