Change daughters last name from mine to my boyfriends. No bio father ever involved

Is the biological father not listed on the birth certificate? Have you current boyfriend listed on the voluntary declaration of paternity if there...

Can a divorce in CA be re opened after 3 years?

Generally, a case should not be reopened after three years. That is a significant amount of time. Consult with an experienced family law attorney...

My sister just text me,she was served divorce papers from my husband that I havent been able to locate in 5 yrs.Is that legal?

Do you live with your sister? If so, and if he has attempted to personally serve you, he can leave them with her. Consult with an experienced...

Car purchased with settlement money from mom death will hubby get half car (i am listed on title first and him 2nd)?

You are entitled to a reimbursement for the use of separate property to purchase community property. However, you will likely have to litigate over...

I want to move my child in with my fiancé---it will be only 10 minutes from where we now live but is just outside the county.

What is your question? Do you have a current custody order???

Lived with my boyfriend for 20+ years. He has a grown daughter. Will I have any rights to his estate if he passes before me?

CA does not recognize common law marriage. No, you will not unless there is a will.

If you do not agree then mark I do not consent. Guideline child support is based on the parties' respective incomes, timeshare, etc.

Do I need to marry my boyfriend in order for him to be able to adopt my children?

It is possible without marriage but it is very complicated. It is much easier to do stepparent adoption.

After "Findings and Order after Hearing", Can I file my packet directly with the court?

You have to serve the other party with it and give them 10 days to object. If you do not hear back then you file it with the court.

If both parents agree, how long does a change of custody take?

You need to draft and sign a stipulation. The stipulation must then be filed with the court. I always recommend having an attorney draft the...