I received a summons and petition alleging I am the father of a 17 year old child who lives in Indiana. Does CA support govern?

The other parent has the right to file where she or you live.

Can my child's mother file a DV-TRO against me, even after I just filed one against her? our fist court date is in two weeks.

Yes. anyone can file anything short of being deemed a vexatious litigant which would require the permission of the court prior to filing. However,...

Have the asthma doctor answer written questions

You can take the deposition of any expert or collateral that is relevant, once they are properly served with a subpoena. The resulting transcript...

How to reciprocate to an FL-396? With an FL-396? FL-320?

The FL-396 is served with the FL-150 and there is no need to file the proof of service unless a Motion to Compel becomes necessary at which point...

What can I do if my ex claims she has given away all of our property?

Assuming the divorce is still pending, the recourse is that she would owe you half the fair market value of the items she disposed of at the time...

Do we need a lawyer for child support and visitation for out of state daughter?

This is a question for a Texas attorney assuming she filed there. Here, procedurally one needs to file a request for order to establish (modify or...

Step parent adoption through abandonment

please see the following link which will provide you with a step-by-step guide:http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-adoption.htm

Can alimony be awarded for a 6.33 year marriage 2.5 years after the divorce was finalized? Should I get a lawyer to help me out?

The situation you are describing can be a complicated one. If your wife is permanently disabled, this definitely affects your spousal support...

This can be a very confusing area of the law. The joinder is the process by which the plan becomes a party to the litigation so that the court can...

I'm married and want to get a divorce but I'm also pregnant by someone other than my husband. Can I still get a divorce?

Yes. please see the following step by step guide: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1033.htm As well, most court houses also have a family law self-help...