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Is serving someone family law court orders at their work through mail legitimate?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

If it was a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and the only address the Court has to send a copy of the order was your work, that is what they...

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My child's father did not sign the birth certificate, how can I add the signature

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

You can read the link from the California Department of Public Health regarding Affidavit to Amend a Birth Record. To do this Father will have to...

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Can I have a paternity test on the baby of a woman that I lived with?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

You should file a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship and request a DNA Test to be ordered through the Court. Or you can ask your ex to...

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How do I know my rights in my amicable divorce will be taken care of if we use my wife's attorney for the whole process?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

You should have an experienced family law attorney review your paperwork to make sure that the documents protect you as well as her. You should be...

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As an in pro per, how do I obtain a continuance on my own Family Court motion(s)?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. Attempt to first contact opposing counsel (or party) to get a stipulation to continue the matter out. You will need...

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Can I consider it harassment if I have a DVRO against ex and he keeps filing in different counties for RO against me?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

He cannot contact you directly or indirectly. I would call the police and also the DA and let them know that he is violating the Restraining Order....

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I went to mediation appt

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

It sounds like you let the mediator know what was actually going on. You may want to contact an experienced family law attorney in your area to...

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My ex-wife is not cooperating with the terms of our divorce. Can I file an RFO to change the terms?

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

I concur with my colleague regarding filing a Request for Order to enforce the terms of the Judgment. You should speak with an experienced family...

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Can I change the county my case is heard in when asking for a spousal support modification.

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

You would have to go to San Mateo County and ask to have the case moved to Contra Costa County. You will likely have to pay a charge to have the...

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Got married in the philippines..was able to declare during naturaliAtion..got married again here in the us.

Linda's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

I concur with Attorney Routledge. If you were married in the Philippines and did not get a divorce and married another person in the US, then the...

Linda Joyce Alexander's Answers (3103)

Is serving someone family law court orders at their work through mail legitimate?

My child's father did not sign the birth certificate, how can I add the signature

Can I have a paternity test on the baby of a woman that I lived with?

How do I know my rights in my amicable divorce will be taken care of if we use my wife's attorney for the whole process?

As an in pro per, how do I obtain a continuance on my own Family Court motion(s)?

Can I consider it harassment if I have a DVRO against ex and he keeps filing in different counties for RO against me?

I went to mediation appt

My ex-wife is not cooperating with the terms of our divorce. Can I file an RFO to change the terms?

Can I change the county my case is heard in when asking for a spousal support modification.

Got married in the philippines..was able to declare during naturaliAtion..got married again here in the us.