It really depends on the two lawyers. Many public defenders are excellent attorneys who are both skilled trial lawyers and excellent negotiators....

It is absolutely in your best interest to have an attorney for every hearing in your criminal case. If you have no attorney, you are responsible...

Sending sexual material to a minor is a violation of California Penal Code Sec. 647.6...

Is it against the law for a school employee to release sensitive information to a minor regarding another minor?

All educational records are protected by FERPA, a federal law governing privacy in educational information. The fact that the friend left school is...

How do I keep my son from husband's mother if husband wants them to see our son?

You have no general veto right over your husband allowing his and your child to visit with his family. If these people are harassing you, you could...

Is my 18 yr old allowed to live with someone else while still in school?

California Law (Family Code Sec. 6500) decrees that a person reaches the age of majority at age 18, on his or her 18th birthday....

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues above. Actually, the store can make a derogatory credit report by sending the demand notice to...

Can I keep my child with me because she has previous made comments about hurting herself and stated she no longer feels safe?

Assuming that you and the father have joint legal custody, you equally share in educational rights. If you cannot come to an agreement, you will...

The family court will determine if your son is attending school full time. If your son is working on his "A through G graduation requirements," he...

Ask your child's school for the Williams Uniform Complaint Form. If they don't have it, assuming your school is in the San Mateo Foster City USD,...