The mother has physical custody by default and wants to give guardianship

You will have to notify the father but if he doesn't appear and object, there shouldn't be a problem.

I have a friend who his husband left her with their two son and daugther three years ago He is living with another woman.

Since the children live in Mexico, I think you have to begin the process there. If Mexican jurisdiction is similar to California jurisdiction, the...

Can a teacher go to a students home during the summer?

She would have to request permission from your parents, but it seems as though she is just concerned about your progress or lack thereof - and you...

Why does the other party get a chance to response to default?

The other party will always be able to 'enter' the case for the purpose of modifying either child support, spousal support, or custody. The...

I was married in Los Angeles. Our divorce was just concluded in Italy. Where and how to I register the divorce in California?

If you are divorced in Italy, then California recognizes that divorce so you are also divorced in CA; the only reason to register the Judgment in...

Your current therapist is obviously going to be livid - she is not a 'disinterested party' - and from the judge's perspective she is obviously not...

My ex-husband has stopped paying child support and I need help on how to proceed.

It is really up to husband to file a Request for Order for Modification of Child Support based on 'his' change of circumstances. His court-ordered...

If my brother in law doesn't want to give me custody of my niece can I go through an attorney and obtain it? What Would I need

You can't get custody but you can file a Petition for Guardianship. The self-help clinic can help you prepare the paperwork but you will have to...

What should my brother do ?

There isn't much he can do since he's in jail - and I don't know what GTA is or whether it will have an impact on his ability to parent. He's...

You cannot use the tape in court and I would advise that you not mention the taping. You can however subpoena her as a witness for the limited...