Case goes to default because Ex didn't show up to divorce and Request for order court date. What happens next?

This is the problem with any type of default. You are only legally entitled to receive exactly what you asked for. You may have to amend your...

Can an adoption order be vacated if requested by the adoptee after turning 18?

No. However, the biological parents could adopt their child. At 18, it would be an adult adoption, and the 18 year old can give consent.

When determining child support for one child can college expenses for another child be considered in the formula?

That will not be considered a discretionary deduction. Your 18 year old is an adult and you are not obligated to pay her expenses. You are...

Is it possible to do a Peremptory-Challenge in a family case in Victorville?

You can file a challenge for cause. You must make a showing of cause, and that is not because you were unhappy with the prior orders.

My daughter turned 18 she just graduated my son is 16 my EX just text me wanting to know what he has to pay now.

The amount he pays should be stated on the last order. Some orders contain a breakdown for each child, some orders contain a lump sum (unallocated...

Can a step-parent legally adopt a child when the child's biofather is not on the birth certificate?

If there is no judgment of paternity for bio dad, and he is not on the birthcertificate, and your husband wants to be deemed the father, and holds...

I share 50/50 time sharing with my 2 year old daughter. Just divorced in March 2014.

In California, you can go to the self help center in the courthouse, and they will assist you in completing a Request For Order to MOdify...

Can I move out of state or adopt?

Termination of parental rights can be difficult, especially if the bio parent has participated at all such as support payment and some...

The status of my divorce reflected on the Los Angeles Supreme Court website reflects Judgement Package Received - STIP.

The Judgment may be entered without the need of a court appearance. However, if the Court has concerns over any issue, the Court will set it for...

Until parental rights are terminated, the parent of a minor must be given notice of a name change.