Is there anything that can be done to correct all the mistakes that have been made in my case?

DV orders, default judgment due to non-appearance. You need to lay out all of the details with dates, amounts, current orders, etc with a family...

Can I get full custody of my children if I am still in a drug treatment program at the time of our next (last) hearing?

As a dependency attorney, I can tell you with certainty that you must be clean now and be able to prove it! Dependency is a system of time...

Education, Family Law

In addition to the other answers, look into the many law schools that are specifically geared to working adults and have night classes. You don't...

Mediation scheduled 9/25 , guardianship on 4 mos old grandchild. Attorney needed?

You need to specify what court you are in. Is it dependency, family law, or probate? To properly answer, it depends on the court.

Getting my kids back.

Your question does not provide any facts for an adequate response. Be specific! What court were you in and why. If in dependency court, what did...

In dependency court, when the court orders a permanent plan, adoption is an option. Let the csw know that you are interested in adoption as...

Is it legal for county counsel, in dependency court in Los Angeles, to refer to a parent as a "child abuser" in open court?

Yes, it is allowed. County counsel can express their opinions during the course of litigation.

Can my husband adopt my son

You have to file a step parent adoption and a petition to terminate the parental rights of the bio father. Based on the facts you have presented,...

When police remove kids from a home, place them with CPS, should there be a open investigation done.

When CPS detains a minor, a hearing must take place within 72 hours from the detention, excluding weekends and holidays. Since you were in custody...

Looking for a good lawyer to assist me terminating guardianship?

You need to specify if the legal guardianship was ordered in dependency court or probate court. If in dependency court, you will need to file a 388...