After a status conference how long does it usually take to complete a child custody trial in california?

It depends on the court's calendar. Having a case set for trial does not necessarily mean that the trial will actually start that day. It could be...

Is there a third parent adoption and does it hold up as a legitimate order for parental rights?

I need more facts. If you are married, you can proceed by way of a step parent adoption. If not, you file an independent adoption and a petition...

How can my soon to be husband adopt my 6yr old...her biological father is not in her life I don't knw nothing about him..

You have to file a step parent adoption and a termination of parental rights. You will have to serve the bio dad by publication since you do not...

My father and his wife had legal guardianship of my daughter for 7 years. CAn they adopt my daughter without consent of bio dad

They will need to terminate dad's parental rights. They should consult an attorney in Il who deals with adoptions. Since dad is out of the...

Termination of Parental Rights and Step Parent Adoption, Family Court Services investigation question (s)...see details

Yes, it appears that everything is moving in the right direction. However, before the adoption can be ordered, the Petition to Terminate Parental...

Can I be 'forced' to be a non-minor Dependant of the Court?

Since you are in the dependency system, you have a court appointed attorney. You should call your attorney and discuss your desire to have the...

Hat my chances of getting custody of my son the mother lost in the system two years ago

You are at a 366.26 hearing in dependency court. That means that the court will implement 1 of 3 permanent plans-planned permanent living...

How do I deal with CPS in a false accusations

If they detained your daughter, the law requires that a hearing in dependency court be held within 72 hours. At that time the court will have a...

My daughter eft my grandbaby with me 2weeks ago and not returned or called I I need gardianship rights to put her in school

Involving CPS is a long drawn out process that will involve social workers intruding into every aspect of the lives of all concerned. You should...

I assume the warrant was issued by the dependency court. If she has the children with her, it is a protective custody warrant for the kids. If...