What can I do when I am unable to take a vacation with my children because I can't get traveling consent from my spouse?

You need to get an order for service by publication.

If a party in a divorce case is precluded from introducing evidence at trial due to evidentiary sanctions?

There is a record . What is "evidentiary sanctions?" If evidence is not admissible, there could be an appellate issue regarding abuse of...

Quickest path for Grandmother (de facto parent) remove child from abusive PT Dad w/temp custody after Family Code 3044 ignored?

You don't specify what court you are in. There are different procedures for dependency and family law court. IF de facto status was granted in...

There are exceptions to admitting a child's statements of sexual abuse. This is contained in t he evidence code and in Welfare and Institutions...

Someone made a report for child abuse and drug use for my kid, after talking to CPS

It is about the kids, not your friends or caretaker. Find another caretaker who has nothing to hide!

What is considered abandonment of your children?? the mother of my grand children has not seen or contacted them for 6 months

If they are not married, he needs to file a paternity case. He should consult with a family law attorney or if he cannot afford one, go to the...

I have child support arrears from a previous relationship. Can my wife purchase a home without me on loan/title?

Since your wife qualifies on her own, what is the problem? You do not need a quit claim deed. When your obligation for child support is paid, you...

My fiance wants to adopt my daughter, how do we proceed?

Once you are married, you can file a step parent adoption. You will also have to file a petition to terminate the parental rights of the...

My 14yr old great niece lives with me . I need advice if I should seek guardianship or adopt her ?

You need to file a petition for temporary and permanent legal guardianship in probate court. You can also file a Request to Adopt in civil court...

Can I file for legal custody of my son after his aunt got full custody guardianship of him I got stable housing now

If the dependency court issued the legal guardianship order, you have to file a 388 petition to change the order. I can guarantee you that missing...