I am pregnant and the bio father wants nothing to do with the baby, how can i have him sign off his rights?

You need a thorough consultation regarding your rights and options. Please seek a private consultation with an experienced family law attorney...

Could I get a civil restraining order showing intent to cause emotional disstress to my child?

I think it is UNLIKELY to attain that Restraining Order if the threat is based upon communicating to an 18-year-old. Best of luck.

My husband left me 1yr. ago for onother women, and now he always threatens to fight me for full custudy of my children. can he?

He could try to do it, but it sounds like a typical empty threat. Even if he tried, he may be unlikely to win unless you have serious skeletons in...

Are alimony modifications in LA noting the effect of the bad economy on basic housing, utility & other basic cost increases?

Good news. Special rules apply for a person who pays spousal support after he or she reaches the age of retirement. You definitely want to...

How many phone calls are reasonable for a parent who does not have physical custody?

Every parent should maintain a reasonable line of communication with the other parent -- nothing less, nothing more. You have no legal...

Mother has full custody of child (needs father's permission to travel) Father abandoned them. Mother still needs permission?

When a child's father has abandoned him or her, the child's mother should generally be able to attain a court order for sole legal and sole...

He's asking for Joint Custody. I get advice to ask for a Sole Custody. What do you think?

My opinion, since you asked, is that Joint Legal Custody would be in the best interests for your son, given the brief facts that you referenced. ...

Yes, a California family court is likely to grant you the right to child custody, AND you should file a petition with the court IMMEDIATELY! The...

Does stay home mom usually gets full physical custody of an infant, if the husband usually is never home?

A legitimate question. It's my belief that if you have made the decision to get a divorce, then ethically you should do the honest thing and file...

My husband is a felon with warrant for theft, can my kids be taken away if he is caught at my house? (we have been seperated)

It may be TRUE, under SOME circumstances, and merits the necessity for you to proceed very carefully if and when he visits the...