My husband and I are permanent resident. Can we adopt our granddaughter?

You could adopt by agreement; or you would have to have grounds to terminate the parental rights of the parents. You are going to have to speak to...

Do I use the same case number if I want to file a petition for termination of parental rights?

I would expect not. Most courthouses have a court that hears custody cases, divorce cases and parentage cases but a separate department that hears...

Can a father out of state get out of state visits from NYC to California?

You will need to file your case pursuant to the UCCJEA - New York does not seem to fit here, especially if you have an existing case in California....

What if my husband and I got married n found out later he really wasn't divorced but we are filing it now

Your marriage to a married person is considered void from the get go; not only that, but marrying while married is a crime in California. t

What are the chances for my (ex) wife to get a default divorce judgement set aside?

See CCP 473 and FC 2120 et seq. These are the most common grounds to challenge a Judgment. In each case grounds must exist. t

What is the easier way to divorce - regular divorce or summary dissolution?

Summary dissolution can be easier, but you have to have your agreement in place from the start. Parties who have conflict are better off filing a...

If there is a dating relationship, you may use the FC see FC 6203. A requirement under this act, is 'affinity.' If not, you will have to use CCP...

You certainly can obtain a QDRO under a legal separation case. Note - separation must be agreed upon - if you Petition for legal separation and...

Can I file a harassment charge on a previous youth football coach

His acts may amount to several torts - tortious interference of a business or contractual relationship; possible slander; possible libel. A strong...

The basis for any possible action would be a tort - more specifically a domestic tort. You have to prove that he caused the STD and that it was...