Can the real birth father sue the adopted parents or get custody of the child, even though he abandoned us?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
It seems as though the birth father must have known about the pregnancy and chosen not to seek parental rights at the time. If that is indeed the...
Alameda county family law. Settlement conference before long cause hearing.
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Answered on November 29, 2015
You have asked a number of questions in the same sentence, suggesting to me that you may be confused about what procedures are being...
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What would u call this
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Answered on November 29, 2015
A calm and thoughtful lawyer might help you sort out allegation from fact, and truth from fiction. Once your thoughts get a little better...
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Is it possible to request support for an adult child of the marriage who has "special needs," serious emotional disability?
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Answered on November 28, 2015
There is new case law on the topic within the past month or so. You have to read up on the law to see whether your facts fit into the new...
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Child support and retirement
My ex wife is taking me back for more child support and the courts are requesting tax returns
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Answered on November 28, 2015
There is a rule that says you have to produce the returns. There is a line item on page 2 of the Income and Expense Declaration that lets you...
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What happen if she doesn't show up to court and she is running?
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Answered on November 28, 2015
The judge has a problem. On one hand, procedurally, your ex is in default. On the other hand thank you indicated it had been a couple years since...
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My ex wants to sign away his parental rights to keep from paying court ordered child support. Never married. Is this legal?
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Answered on November 26, 2015
Well yes, if he establishes that somebody else is the father. There are a couple ways this could happen.
(a) he could go back to court in a...
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How can I determine if the business my spouse owns/manages is considered substantial community property?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
Well, one would need a few more facts before jumping to conclusions on this one. Your facts kinda in-between the Finby case, where there WAS a...
Can I use fraud as a reason to get an annulment ?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
You might have grounds for annulment, not based upon YOUR use of weed, because I do not think marijuana robs you of the mental capacity to know...
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If you can't find your spouse to serve them in a custody hearing what forms to file?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
Actually, the court in a child custody case does not require that a spouse be "served." It only requires that a spouse be given "notice." Notice...
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