We are about to send in our paperwork for a step parent adoption in Orange County, CA.

They will do a background check, also a state social worker will prepare a written report to the court concerning both the adoptive parents, child...

I am considering a legal separation. but what about if my husband does not agree or want to sign. he is emotionally unstable.

You do not need the other spouse's signed consent in order to file for and obtain a judgment of legal separation.

What is the code that says a landlord must have an office?

Caretaker on site: Depending on the number of units in the complex (more than 16) , the law requires a "resident manager" on the site if the...

Record of Arrest

Arrest records may pop up on some background checks even if there was no conviction. You should petition to have the records sealed and destroyed....

I payed the sheriffs department to serve child custody papers and they wee unable to serve them. They filled out a Declaration

You have to use due diligence to locate the other party's current address where he can be served. If you cannot locate the other party by any...

My ex an i have court filed modifed custody orders. she broke the orders today by not sending them. whats my next step

You can file for a court order seeking the return of the children to this jurisdiction and the assistance of law enforcement in finding the...

A step parent adoption can be filed without an attorney. The investigation is not as involved since the adoptee is an adult. But there are...

Is divorce complicated if marriage took place in China, parties (he US/she Chinese citizen) now in US with 3 yo child born here?

Marriages that are valid in the country where the marriage took place are recognized as valid in the U.S. To file for divorce, the jurisdiction...

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Where should i get my lawyer in my state or state ex filed for devorce

The jurisdiction for California is six (6) mos residence in the state and 3 (mos) in the county, this determines where one spouse may file. Both...

I was served custody papers from the mother of our son,she was requesting sole custody,name change& child supp.Being I was in-

You should have been served the court papers and given an opportunity to file a response. You can consider a "motion to set aside" the default or...