What do I need to have full guardianship of my little sister?

You have to file a petition for legal guardianship in probate court, the notarized document is not enough. You should consult with a probate...

I have a trial next week for a family law matter and my attorney wants me to accept the settlement offer

If you do not accept the settlement offer, you just go to trial. You still have your lawyer, he cannot force you to accept the offer.

Can I move out of California with my child?

If you have filed in San Diego, you need to request a move away order. You cannot file in another state until you establish residency. Fyi, since...

How can I get custody of my step child that was adopted by his bio grandmother?

If the child was adopted, the juvenile dependency court probably terminated jurisdiction in the case. You need to find out if that is the case. ...

I agree with the others. Additionally, the court will look at his conviction for drug dealing and any other arrests or convictions. If any are for...

If in a California step parent adoption I placed an ad in a California newspaper full well knowing the biological parent was in

You published in The Los Angeles Daily Journal knowing that he is in TN? In the request for order re publication, did you sign under penalty of...

Can I get full 100% custody of my children without knowing the whereabouts of the other parent.

You will have to request an order to modify the custody and visitation order. He can be served by publication if his whereabouts are unknown. You...

My grand baby is in protective service with her aunt, can I file for guardianship if I live in a separate county from baby?

There is an open dependency case and that court has exclusive jurisdiction. That means that you cannot do anything in probate court. You need to...

Open CPS case but I am compliant and I get pregnant

As long as the baby is born healthy and not at risk, you should be fine. It is important to remain compliant and if the court terminates...

If I give my husband guardianship of my two (2) kids does that mean I give up my parental rights in a juvenile dependency case ?

Legal guardianship does not terminate parental rights. If your husband is the father of the children, he has custody, not guardianship. If he is...