Any new order will require you to pay through the disbursement unit. It is a good idea to do that anyway because then you have a neutral party...

My husband and I were married 15 years ago in California and I kept my maiden name. Can I still take his last name?

Take your marriage license to the social security office first, then the drivers license office to change your name. I don't think you'll need a...

Can my parents get custody without my consent

Your parents will still have custody of you, but you'll have custody of the child. Because this is a child of rape, you can have the biological...

What is the process that I will go through when I go to child support court? Is it something worth getting a lawyer for?

It sounds like you DO need a lawyer.

What kind of lawyer do I need? How do I need to go about this situation?

Unless you have a husband who wants to adopt, the father won't be allowed to relinquish his rights. Hire a lawyer and file to enforce the child...

Can my sons father claim him on taxes, and use that money to pay child support ?

Because the child lives with you, you are re one who should claim the child as a dependnt. File your taxes early, February 1. File to enforce...

Can my husband get rights to my children wen he left us in really bad conditions a long time ago?

You need to hire a lawyer. You need a divorce. Your husband is the presumed father of the child born during the marriage. Youll need DNS testing.

Hire a lawyer. Any of these could be used, and they tell different stories. Your lawyer will know how to present your story to the court and get...

Distribution of community property

Hire a lawyer. This sounds like a VERY standard request to divide community property. You should be asking for half of his retirement, etc.

Can I (age 17) have my girlfriends (15) mother press charges against me so that we won't be able to see or be together?

Send the parents a letter asking what their objections are and how you can allay their fears. See if you can meet with them in person. Or find a...