I am sole legal guardian in CALIFORNIA, do I need bio-dad's permission to change child's name?

Name changes require a Court Order and therefore you do not need consent. However, you do need to give Father notice, or attempt to, and file and...

Can I submit and send a reply to FL320 before hearing?

You have the right to file a Reply Brief. Make sure it is filed at least 5 COURT days before the hearing date per the Code of Civil Procedure. ...

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How soon before the expiration of a restraining order I can file to renew it?

In order to be safe it is best not to wait until the minute of expiration. Therefore, within a reasonable period, which could be approximately 30...

How do I get custody of my son if his father has disappeared since months after his birth?

It is hard to tell if there is an existing court order or if a petition for paternity has been established by the question. Yes, you can request a...

What form do I need to use as "proof of service" for RFO in California to Modify Child Support? Can it be mailed?

The form proof of service is FL-335. Yes, it can be mailed. If it is post - judgment there needs to be an address verification.

Can I request or apply for alimony once divorce is final?

Although the qustion excludes important information, generally one who is the supported spouse would have right to support for an appropriate time...

Can I object court assigned child custody evaluator?

That could be disasterous. Evaluators are of the highest ethical standards. The proper thing to is completely participate and if after the...

I got engaged in California. We are not getting married and going our seperate ways.

If the marriage did not happen, and the giver of the ring calls off the marriage, then the recipient gets to keep the ring. If the recipient calls...

Is it possible to reverse minors councils recommendation once it's been granted but has horribly failed and caused more damage?

Minor's counsel is appointed not to make recommendations but to communicate to the court what the children want, as you state in saying they...

Am I still married or no?!?

Until a Judgment is entered restoring your status to a single person, you are not divorced. It sounds as though you and your spouse never filed a...