Am I entitled to any thing?

For the child you may obtain child support and perhaps some spousal support. However your mortgage payments were probably less than the fair...

Can I modify a custody arrangement so my son can be present for the birth of his first sibling?

Yes it could be done by court order or agreement. But a newborn will take a lot of your energy and time, is it better to leave you son with his...

Is there such thing called grandparents rights?

Look at family code section 3102 (c) for California, the grandparent lose their rights when there is a stepparent adoption.

Can my sister live with my mother during a police investigation for child abuse by my father?

How old is your sister, 12 or over? You mother could file for divorce and seek custody. What is stopping her?

How can I get legal custody of my 16 and 12 year old sisters?

You might try DCFS but it could backfire if they find out the children are not being abuse and then dad could cut off all communication to you.

It may include arrearages, are there any?

What does it mean when judge says they normally don't give court appointed lawyers if you're not goin to jail at arraignment

Things must be different in Michigan, so pay for a lawyer if a free one is not provided.

I was charged with a dui in Illinois, I have two previous in Michigan 14 years ago

I am surprised that Illinois goes back longer than 10 years and charges DUI as a felony absent injury etc. consult a local attorney to see what...

Does my wife have to speak to the defense attorney prior to trial?

No, but if she wants to help her sister it could be done by phone. Maybe the attorney can schedule a meeting after work hours.

My bf has had two drunk drivings and was put on probation he was at home had a few beers and the cops showed up he has a PV

Perhaps your bf is an alcoholic? He needs to be in an AA program and see if he can get probation reinstated.