Was served papers that where not filed through the court. what could happen?

Were they never to be filed they couldn't be considered. Probably, you merely obtained as usual an unconformed copy of what later got filed.

Can my boyfriend and I get engaged still? Also can my ex file for spousal support after three years??

I agree with attorney Straus. The law prohibits two marriages at once but does not regulated engagements. With more information predictability of...

Is the social worker aloud to do this? What recourses does the adopting couple have?

I suspect that a Court order could get around that problem but I don't know as I don't do adoptions. I changed the Practice Area to Adoption to...

I need some advice as what to do.

You might want to get a second opinion. The lawfirm might be inundated or there might be some communication infrastructure problem; I hope that...

What direction should I take and what steps do I take to get my kids back..?

My sense is that substance abuse is your overriding problem. I have studied it. My opinion is that you need a good assessment as from Gifford...

No. Family Court tend to see experts with long histories as mercenaries. I'd instead look to medicine and who has the necessary expertise. Let...

What is the cutoff date to present ordinary witness lists for family court trial?

It's specified in this Rule of Court: http://www.courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index.cfm?title=five&linkid=rule5_394

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Does he have any rights to his daughter with his name not being on birth certificate? And what should be his next step?

BF is a "presumed father". He should obtain a Court determination of paternity. Meanwhile, he can also obtain DNA testing via www.23andme.com or...

What can I do to receive sole custody, since father is no where to be found?

The easiest and cheapest way is to open a case with the Dept. of Child Support Services which will get your child support per your 100% time share...

What can I tell aps to prove my case?

A.P.S. should concern itself with "an elderly person or adult with a disability who lives in San Francisco is being abused." You provide no...