Can I adopt my two grandchildren since I have been their legal guardians for all their lives. they are eleven and twelve now.

Actually, yes you can. If you have had a guardianship in place for more than 2 years there is a statutory presumption that the children have been...

The simple answer is NO. If you are under the age of 18, you are not emancipated unless married or declared to be by a court. And, just being...

I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS BLIND & LIVES WITH THE OWNER WHO IS BEDRIDDEN, BUT HER CHILDREN ARE KICKING HIM OUT OF THE HOUSE

That would be an unlawful detainer action.

I missed 2 child support payments because I went on temp disability leave, what can my ex do to me?

This issue is not one of contempt since you did not intentionally miss your payments. A bigger issue is that the missed payments have a 10%...

Will a video recorded custody agreement hold up in court?

Unfortunately, no, it will not hold up for anything more than to show his intent. But, if after the fact he signed documents to allow for an...

The answer is rather simple. Both parents are required to provide all necessities for the children, when they are under their control. Of course,...

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You ask a lot of very important questions, which indicate that you really should seek out legal advise from a local attorney who practices complex...

Can I get a restraining order and still file a police report?

A restraining order must be for something more than simply showing up at your house and asking to see his child. Even though there is a history of...

Well my family is moving away, my parents friend offered to be my guardian, so does the law allow a parent to set a guardian?

Yes, your parents can place a guardianship in place for your benefit. A guardianship would be necessary to make sure that an adult would be...

Giving my parents power of attorney over my daughter incase something happens to me, will that help them win custody of her?

Your question needs clarification. First, where is the guardianship filed? The only way a CA attorney can help you is if it is filed here. Or,...