I want to add my stepdads last name to my last name? How can I do this?

Hi. Yes, you can do a legal name change and you may or may not need to attend a hearing. I just checked the court's statewide fee schedule and the...

To be clear as to whether or not your dad can call the cops to remove his own flesh-and-blood - which would not be nice on his part on the spot...

In general, what are the odds of settling an employment retaliation case?

We attorneys will not speak in odds and percentages. There is just no way that we could, or could even try. Often, here in the office, I tell my...

Dear Ex-Wife from Elk Grove: The answer to your question is "Yes". You may sue your ex-husband for acts and omissions during the marriage and...

Son moves out to dad willingly, can he make me pay child support now?

Also, basic California family law procedure tells us that when one parent gains physical custody (or care) of a minor child, that does not...

Best way to complete the divorce quickly when both spouses are agree to divorce.

Yes, the other attorney who's answered your question is spot on. You cannot pick and choose which county you want to file divorce in. But yes, to...

What are my options after learning about a civil judgement against me?

If I were you, I would honestly get in touch with a consumer debt attorney in Illinois so that he or she can properly advise you. The auspices and...

Will I still need to go to court?

Whether you need to be in Court will not depend, per se, on whether someone is drafting a stipulation or agreement. If you need to be in Court,...

What forms do I need to file in california to request full custody of my children? And just have visitation for the father?

If you have a concrete change of circumstances, then I would suggest seeking more custody or primary custody. If he is not being diligent in...

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My wife has a grudge against my elderly parents who live overseas and does not want my son t see them. I would like him to have

You can file a Request for Order with the Court for the sole purpose of asking the Court for an order to allow you to travel with him overseas. You...