I was married 30 years ago and my wife left, never to be seen again very soon after. Am I still legally married?

Yes, you are still married. No, there isn't any statute of limitations after abandonment. You should retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to...

How to proceed with restraining order discovery hearing? If the plantiff has not given me all she has found, can case be thrown?

Your "last lawyer"? You shouldn't represent yourself in proceedings, especially proceedings of this importance. You should be represented by an...

Joint cutody open in canada, currently in CA with kids. Plan to get married with US citizen. will i get a chance for sole custo

If you have an existing custody case in Canada, you likely will need to address all child custody matters to the Canadian Court that has...

I just found out I have a daughter. His mother is not allowing me to see him. How can I get visitation?

You can file a Paternity case, obtain an Order for a DNA test to confirm that the daughter is your daughter, and pursue custody and/or visitation...

My wife will not sign divorce papers. What can I do?

She doesn't have to sign anything, and you don't have to give everything to her. You have rights to your share of the community property, and...

Divorce case. Ex filed a default judgment three days ago. Can I have it set aside?

Possibly. You should retain an experienced Family Law Attorney without delay to advise and represent you. Whereas CCP Section 473 has a 6-month...

Judge rules I can collect $50k in bail money + interest; attorney & client lied to receive but I have to wait until later?

You could complain to the State Bar about the lawyer's conduct. You could complain to the police and the DA as well, but unless the lawyer and/or...

You would be far better off retaining an experienced Family Law Attorney to handle the QDRO matter. QDROs are technical matters, and they not only...

Is there a prenatal paternity test? Can a man exercise rights to prevent injury to a fetus if the mother says it is his?

Your son could file a Paternity case now, and an RFO seeking orders that his girl friend (query if she will remain his girl friend after he...

I have a restraining order against my childs father. we have recently moved in together.will the dcss takwe my kid away ???

The answer would likely depend upon the conduct that resulted in the restraining order, who that conduct was directed against, and whether DCSS was...