It is an attorney drafted form prepared on pleading paper, not a judicial council pre-printed form. The petition is generally filed after the...

Are we able to proceed with an adoption?

You should be able to file the adoption here in California; the mother can sign a consent to the adoption (there are certain requirements regarding...

Can a father get primary or sole custody if mother has violated court order and has not had a stable job since 2009

Change of custody post judgment will require a showing of a signifigant change of circumstances concerning the best interests of the child. If...

Are we able to begin adoption proceedings?

You should be able to file the adoption here as the child has been living here for more than six months. You may want to consider a guardianship...

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How do I file for child abandonment in California? In New York state?

Now to answer what I think your question is: I think you are talking about emancipation. There is a petition for minor's emancipation...

How do I file for child abandonment in California? In New York state?

I do not agree with this lawyer's rant ; Its not professional to call people names or to abuse prospective clients. We provide legal representation...

Rights of children (8y/o and 1.5 y/o)

There is an international treaty to address this issue. You didn't state the country... which does matter. You should see the local child support...

Pensions and a QDRO

I would want to see the file and settlement agreement if this was by a settlement. As well as the disclosures. Refer to litigating of an omitted...

In a child custody battle can out-of-state criminal records be used or recognized against a person in CA?

The court will decide if its relevant or not. You can offer the records, it should be a "certified" court judgment to avoid hearsay objections

How do let the court know about fathers indecent and uncalled for behaivor ?

You can consider filing an Order to Show Cause to modify custody/visitation (or establish, if there is no prior order yet)