In June my teenage son, his girlfriend and I signed a CPS safety plan for my toddler grandson.

It would be wise of your son to file a paternity action (I assume the parents are not married) and get custody orders that conform to the safety...

Can my rights be determained

It sounds like she sent you paperwork for her new spouse to adopt your child. If you consent to the adoption, you will not have to pay child...

It depends greatly on a number of factors, including who is performing the evaluation, how many people (including the number of children and...

Hi lawyers!

Petition for what, exactly? To get custody of your sibling? Your post is not clear, so it's impossible to give you an informed answer.

How do I find case law in California?

I would start with the Family Violence Appellate Project website www.fvaplaw.org. Under their resources link, there is a section entitled "Cases...

How to get restraining order for some one's behalf or speed up the verdict notice?

You can apply for an appointment elder abuse restraining order on behalf of your parents. If your brother is living with them, you should be able...

Do I have enough to terminate parental rights?

I changed the practice area because you don't mention that you are going to have someone adopt your child. In any event, if you've been living...

Two different school districts, what school to choose?

Is he asking to change physical custody? Unless your child qualifies for a permit, he will not be allowed to go a school in a district in which...

Does my father have custody or my mother’s family?

Your mother should speak with a family law attorney about this. An attorney can review any court documents regarding custody (if there are any) and...

Can someone get legal guardianship if the child is 18?

She is a legal adult at 18, and therefore you cannot get guardianship of her. I recommend you and she speaking (in person is generally best) with...