I have a complex divorce. Is there a way to distinguish between my atty not getting things done and just "nature of the beast"?

Yes, find a respected Family Law attorney proximate to your Courthouse who is not acquainted with your law firm and pay that attorney to review the...

I lost my rights as a parnet when my son was 4 years old he is 12 now

You lost your parental rights and may have lost your credibility. I agree with attorney Straus on contacting C.P.S. You might consensually record...

My grandson is 2 now he has been with cps before he was 1yrs.

If the child is a dependent of the Juvenile Court the dependency proceeding trumps & obviates a guardianship proceeding. Otherwise, it can be done...

15 y.o. boy needs own lawyer for custody

If the C.P.S. matter found its way into Juvenile Court you two would be appointed the same or different attorneys. In an unfortunate high-conflict...

What Do I need to do to change my son's last name to mine?

I seem to recall there being a name-change clinic at the Family Court Building.

What does a minor need if he decides to live without his parents in California? (The minor is me and I would live with my uncle)

This is a duplicate post. I responded to the earlier one.

What does a minor need if he decides to live without his parents in California? (The minor is me and I would live with my uncle)

I recommend getting an "informal guardianship" established with your uncle. There is a Nolo Press book that describes it. Basically, get your...

No idea. Since a judgment package was submitted, the submitter shouldn't have to notice anything. Maybe the clerk needed to notice a continuance...

How far can i go back and file contempt against an ex spouse who doesn't pay the court ordered spousal child support?

You neither express nor imply any intelligent reason to pay an attorney to proceed with a contempt proceeding or to blunderbuss through it...

After filing for a Motion of Order to divide our pension plans, my ex's lawyer filed a Response that is totally False.

I cannot assume that you as a lay person know that the employee spouse with an attorney are fabricating 80% of their response to some motion. It...