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Hear say in family law. Why is a declaration from my ex, that she made up from a phone conversation she overheard (bits and piec

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Under Federal law, an out of court statement relating to a statement of an opposing party (used as an admission) is not hearsay; under California...

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Is this child abandonment?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

It is in my opinion. But, what's the purpose for using this "abandonment"?

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Can one lawyer get you more support than another lawyer or is it done by a standard scale?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

There are variables in getting support and a definite economy of scale in not devoting too much energy towards second guessing it. You have a...

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With regards to Drug and Alcohol rehab and family court 1. Does the court consider rehab as a down check for parents?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

I have never heard of a "down check" and will not guess at it. You also have "1." but no "2." If substance abuse rehab is necessary it...

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At what point does discovery end in Family Court?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

If you want a correct answer you must engage in correct procedure, e.g., taking your questions to the Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse to...

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How can I get custody of my step child that was adopted by his bio grandmother?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Maybe you are in time, and with grounds, to seek reconsideration, vacation, or appeal of the judgment. It appears that the Juvenile Court needs...

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I need to establish paternity, my father recently passed away, his estate has denied I am his daughter

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

You'd do well to get genetic testing. Maybe you can get an hair sample or skin cell to test. You can test his mother, father, brother, sister, or...

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Iif I am found in Contempt for not following custody orders , will that affect me when I go to mediation ? will mediator make a

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

You also may get counsel for free from the Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse. If you fear being found in contempt you might try to settle...

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My sister got extra time with her son. 1 overnight stay a week via court order. Almost x husband is not abiding by order.

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

Please keep in mind that Dad may view Mom as presenting some harm which, if true, may be a defense.

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What legal recourse do I have to remove a drug addict from my home when he will not leave willingly?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

I take it that by "a drug addict" you mean a festering, active drug addict rather than one in commendable recovery. Get him out, preferably into...

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Hear say in family law. Why is a declaration from my ex, that she made up from a phone conversation she overheard (bits and piec

Is this child abandonment?

Can one lawyer get you more support than another lawyer or is it done by a standard scale?

With regards to Drug and Alcohol rehab and family court 1. Does the court consider rehab as a down check for parents?

At what point does discovery end in Family Court?

How can I get custody of my step child that was adopted by his bio grandmother?

I need to establish paternity, my father recently passed away, his estate has denied I am his daughter

Iif I am found in Contempt for not following custody orders , will that affect me when I go to mediation ? will mediator make a

My sister got extra time with her son. 1 overnight stay a week via court order. Almost x husband is not abiding by order.

What legal recourse do I have to remove a drug addict from my home when he will not leave willingly?