How do you become legally separated

Yes, a specific document is needed to be "legally separated" for most purposes. If legal separation is intended to be the parties permanent...

Divorce: she wants the divorce he doesn't he won't move out she's afraid to move with son thinks she will lose apt

Everybody is right and every choice has a consequence. What's right for the woman in question may very well not be right for you or for the other...

First, it would be silly to go to trial on all of the issues you've outlined above--that's not realistic because in all but a very few situation,...

Yes, of course, everyone involved in creating the "forged" document may face legal consequences. That said, the real issue is paternity, not...

If you have 3 children who you are taking care of but have a 4th in question how do the courts decide on a fair amount of CS

As the other attorneys have already mentioned, there statutory formulas for child support. There are also arguments that can be made to the court...

Can a mother with joint custody withhold a child from going to a doctors appointment with father?

No, the other parent cannot stop you without a court order, which they are unlikely to get; however, severe disagreement on issues like this can be...

How can my husband adopt my Son?

There is a lot of "paperwork" and the process for a step-parent adoption is best handled by a local attorney. I suggest you wait until you are...

So I need a domestic/family attorney?

Don't worry about gifts turning into legal obligations, they won't. As to stopping the unwanted contact from your mother: first step is to try to...

What age can a child legally choose which parent to live it without going to court?

The child can choose at age 18. The wishes of an 11 year old child may be considered by the court, but the court and/or the parents must make the...

Can opposing attorney share case information with others?

I'm sorry this happened, and yes, client information is confidential in California and every state. First, speak with your attorney about the...