Courts are reluctant to continue trials, because they specially set aside time for scheduled trials. You should speak to your adversary and the...

Are there any free of charge attorney's in Sacramento? I need help filling out my Request of Order form.

Go to your court's self-help clinic (some courts call that clinic the Family Law Facilitator) and get assistance from a volunteer lawyer there.

What form do I file to Quash evidence in family law? I can not find it in the Riverside Forms on line.

Your declaration containing your objection (what objection did you make?) is likely not sufficient. There is no form to "quash evidence". What...

Where do I go to get my "amended adoptive birth certificate".

If your stepfather is still alive, ask him if he had your birth certificate amended, and if so, where he did that. Also, ask your older brother if...

Do you recommend submitting the first petition and serving papers before I find a lawyer, just to get the time rolling?

It would be a big mistake to trade quality for a rush. You would be far better off retaining an experienced Family Law Attorney before you file...

My wife purchased a home of her own

If your wife purchased the house as a married woman as her sole and separate property, you likely would have had to provide her lender or title...

We have modified only the visitiation part of the judgement. does the rest stay in effect?

You didn't indicate whether the Court order was after a hearing or whether it was a stipulated order modifying the visitation part of the judgment....

MSA in Kings County

You and your husband might benefit by trying to mediate the case to a settlement. You are separated, not "legally separated" - legal separation is...

Will I be able to ask for any community property reimbursement for utility bills i paid if we were divorced after one year.

Your question is unclear. How title to the house was held may be a factor to consider for an answer. Were the house jointly owned (as joint...

Last name Change

You could file a Request for Order in your paternity (or divorce) case seeking an order permitting you to change your daughter's last name back to...