What are my rights as a parent in CA involving adoption?

There are very limited ways that a parent can terminate the parental rights of another parent. Typically, these involve abandonment (you have not...

What happens if I file and the other parent doesn't have a job to pay for the child support that will most likely befall him?

Both parents have a duty in the state of California to support his or her children. This duty does not depend upon the parent having a job. If you...

Hi, it sounds like you are being sued for child support. Please seek legal advice to determine if you should do something immediately or wait. What...

How can I request for order to waive their mandatory declarations for disclosure??

You cannot. If you are going through a divorce, declarations of disclosure must be filed. Every client has a fiduciary duty to disclose what he or...

My ex wife is in violation of visitation.

Because your son is 16, if he wanted to address the court regarding his desires regarding visitation the court must hear him, if you child does not...

Family law/child support attorney. What else can I do about this? Should I retain an attorney?

There are many details you have outlined that certainly justify at least consulting an attorney to review your case. A set-aside of previously...