What is the procedure for getting a change of jurisdiction within the state of California?

If niether party resides in Monterey County anymore the case must be transferred in fact the court could have done this on its own motion if the...

Is there a section code that orders the new spose to pay for husbands child support/ arrearages/ medical bills?

No, the new spouse isn't responsible for supporting the other spouses child from a previous marriage. I'd question why bio father quit his job to...

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How easily can my kid's father obtain custody or visitation again? He has been out of the picture for 4 yrs & gave up custody.

A step pan seems likely, where visitation is initially limited and supervised and gradually increases , assuming there is progress and no further...

If a mother is unfit to take care of a child can a family member apply for custody or legal guardianship of the child ? i

A relative can certainly apply for guardianship but it may be if the mother files domestic violence restraining orders w/ full custody , the...

Grant Anullment based on no intercourse?

Inabibility to consummate the marriage is not the same as unwillingness, perhaps if there was fraud involved and the intimacy is not the legal...

Is there a way to tell if you have a good lawyer? what makes a good divorce attorney.

In general, years of experience and number of similar cases. Rating services such as AVVO helps but also local reputation. The county bar referral...

Md. Dad divorces wife/mother in1978.He dies1985.Intestate.Cash,land,house,intell.prop.There's 4 children.Who inherits?

Ex wives do not inherit under intestate distribution. However I wonder if the divorce was involved in the distribution somehow, being that there...

Can I get minor's counsel on my own or do I have first, ask the Judge to approve/appoint Minor's Counsel?

You must request ths from the judge and have a good reason.

How far has the divorce proceeding gone if his party's status says "first paper fee paid"?

Sounds like he only filed the petitionbut the docket will show if he filed the declarations of disclosure yet m basically sounds like it has only...

Yes. Back in 2004 I gave my son to his aunt and it was only temporary. I was suppose to get my son back within 6 months.

While I agree there will be a transition or reunification period , I would take precautions to prevent another child concealment /abduction....