Why do I need to be served with divorce papers if I have already signed them and it is an uncontested divorce

You should have signed an appearance stipulation and waiver - this would have avoided that step. Or you could have filed a Response. t

What can I do in my situation?

You cannot be held hostage. Many homemakers - male or female - are in the same position. Get help and find the strength to break this cycle and...

Is the biological father still responsible for child payments if the child gets officially adopted by another man?

An adoption will terminate the rights of the biological father - and his obligations. The adoptive father will have the duty to support the child. t

What's the process in CA to request majority physical custody if kids want that? If awarded impact on child support (now $0)?

You need to file a RFO and supporting evidence. I suggesting you read FC 3042. Quoting the children would probably be hearsay; however, you can...

I have a new name, is using my old one false identification?

If there is a court order giving you a new name, you should sign your new name and write aka and sign your old name too. In the interim attach a...

How can I stop that?

Absolutely not. He could not consent to that surgery alone even if he had joint legal custody. This is very invasive and would need consent of...

What would be the next steps?

The party requesting the continuance typically pays for the request. Not sure why they are asking you to pay unless it is because you evaded...

Question about a name change

Are you doing this under the Family Code or CCP 1275? In the former case, post-judgment an ex parte is possible for restoration of former name -...

The Family Court of Santa Clara County held jurisdiction. Would I be able to file for retroactive support?

Did you ever have an order? If not, you cannot apply now. You could have applied for an order when he was 11. r

There are other ways. One is by posting if you have a fee waiver; another is by publication. There are still other ways - but I would need to...