Effect of Family Code 215 after ex parte hearing denied and hearing date set by court

I would proceed to the hearing, argue that actual notice was provided orally, that you expected the Court to provide written notice to the opposing...

A 16 years old boy plans to rent a room and live with my family. Should I become his legal guardian?

A. Get an agreement in writing with his parents giving you the permission to do what is mutually wished whether it is just to act as lessor or to...

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Need help with a pro bono attorney for family law, he keeps fighting child support to CSA. I am unemployed.

The Orange County Bar Assn. may have a Modest Means Program as does the S.D. Co. Bar Assn. The Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse will...

Can I modify my custody order because the other parent is being non-responsive and making decisions on his own?

Your case order are in need of a tune up. Dad needs to be asked what legal custody (decisionmaking) and physical custody (includes visitation)...

What happens if a producer buys the rights to make a movie based on my book, then can't get the movie made for some reason?

You've gleaned some entertainment law insights here. But, what you really need is a well versed agent and/or entertainment lawyer in fact. You...

A talent mgr wants me to sign a 36 mo contract? Is this typical in Los Angeles? What if he or I terminate before the term?

You are in the entertainment capital of the world addressing what should be a contract for substantial earnings under a contract which you have...

If my girlfriend and I move apart and we file for child support, do we need to carry two health insurances for our daughter?

I do not believe that Medi-Cal will not knowingly allow coverage where Kasier provides private coverage. You can be expected in child-support...

Regarding other countries where the "child bride" trend is extremely prevalent, could an attorney sue the "husband" and take

A bride is a not a "them". In California and attorney can 'sue the "husband"' only on behalf of a client or as a private attorney general. Your...

How can I be declared a child's father?

I reject the terms "parent by estoppel", but you could become a de facto (sorry for perpetuating inferiority complex Latin) father with custody...

If my name is on a vehicle with another person and i do not have possesion of it, can i go take it legally?

I concur with my Avvo colleagues if there is a pending dissolution; if so, note the restraining orders on the back of the summons, and look to any...