We are married for an year and lived separately for an year. What is the "date of separation" according to California?

Separation requires subjective intent on the part of one spouse to separate permanently corroborated by objective evidence. The answer for your...

I am not an adoption attorney, but I doubt that you can undo an adoption on such a ground. With proof of your charges I don't see Adopted Dad...

What type of lawyer would be best to help me remedy this situation?

You didn't attend your hearing. You didn't provide this forum with the Court's file to review. "Since then, the dogs have fought numerous...

In a contempt filing, can I ask for reimbursement for fuel costs?

You seek a finding of contempt which is quasi-criminal and then you seek a sentence. You can ask for your automobile expenses (fuel, wear-and-tear...

Putting my child on someone else's insurance.

This is insurance law not family law. Check with the health insurer as to whether it will honor your wish.

We are required to attend co parent counseling & my ex will not go. How much of a paper trail is needed to go back to court ?

Too much time has already been lost. Just marshall your evidence, i.g., prepare your declaration as to what happened, print out E-mails, get the...

My daughter is wanted in arizona for absconding shes gonna turn herself in should she turn herself in in arizona or the state

She should surrender where she is wanted.

Is it possible to terminate my childs fathers parental rights? she is 6 weeks old and he has no involvement.

As I regularly post, I detest termination of parental rights except in the most extreme cases. Former Chief Justice Rose Bird likened them to...

Asking help from a Pro Bono Lawyer in Orange County area, I know it is Impossible to get free legal help but I am desperate.

The Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse will assist you in self-representation. You need to avoid/vacate any default relating to child...

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Why does the adoption paperwork ask if my child is of tribal ancestor? Will this make things harder for my husband to adopt?

I don't do adoptions but take note of tribal issues as my daughters are registered Native Americans. The concern is with non-members adopting out...