My wife and I live in CA and want to adopt a relative from American Samoa. Do I need an attorney or can I process this myself?

The level of complexity may very much depend on whether or not the child is now in the U.S. if not, then the adoption process becomes more...

I am 17 and i have a 9 month old baby can i move out my parents house with out them calling the police on me ?

Your parents have authority and rights over you, but not over your child. Don't allow them to control you using your child. Good luck!

OSC worthy or wait until next date?

Well, I am not sure what you are going back to court for, in April. If you don't have a Request For Orders on calendar, then you should put one on...

MY DAUGHTER WAS GIVEN UP FOR ADOPTION BY HER MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS REAL YOUNG WITHOUT ME KNOWING IT. SHE IS AN ADULT NOW, 26 YEAR

An adult adoption is an easy process. Most courts have a packet of information that they can provide for you regarding how to do one. I am...

I am sorry to hear about your difficulties. But, hopefully you can appreciate that the other parent is only REQUIRED to give you that time which...

It sounds as if things are pretty messed up regarding your daughter. You really do need to speak with any attorney and consider hiring one. ...

How do I get my visitation hours with my kids changed? Also, I share custody of my kids with my ex, but he has physical custody.

Sounds like it is time now to file a Request For Orders to modify the current order. The prior order, although still valid, should be changed to...

How can i get rights over my sister. In California

Difficult question. You could file for a guardianship, but, if your mom does not agree, then the burden falls on you to prove the necessity of the...

Evidence

Unfortunately, that picture only proves that he was holding $1000 at that moment and nothing else. Also, if you have contempt charges filed, he...

I would like to get full custody of my 4 year old niece. Her mother is my adopted sister, who happens to be a heavy pot smoker.

I agree with the other attorney, but I would add that if you file for guardianship, make sure the child is with you. Otherwise the court may refer...