How do I know if I have full custody of my child?

You need to file a step-parent adoption petition. Once the case is opened your husband can file a petition to terminate the other parents rights...

Is moving a couple hours and eventually out of state out of the question?

You generally need a move away order if you are moving out of the 7 county southern California area. If you are staying within that area, you may...

The only time the Court appoints counsel for a parent is in a juvenile court proceeding, such as a case under Welfare and Institutions Code section...

How can I prevent my ex from highering child support?

Support for unadopted child does not count. Living expense are only relevant in spousal support cases with respect to the ability to maintain the...

If you do not have a material change (decrease) in your income or increase in your time share factor, there is nothing you can do. Your expenses...

What type of lawyer do I need to fight the non custodial parents estate (he recently passed on) for the back child support

The child support belongs to the custodial parent. You need to file a claim in the probate action. You should have been given notice of the filing...

My sister was defrauded and manipulated to sign a divorce agreement where she gave up her house and no child support. She has

She may be able to set aside the judgment under Family Code section 2122(a) for actual fraud. The statute of limitation is one year after she...

Can my sister ask for child support after divorcing?

She can still file a paternity action and a RFO for child support. She can petition the court for a fee waiver based upon her lack of income. The...

First, you may be able to get relief from the IRS by claiming "innocent spouse" status. Second, if you can prove her monthly expenses exceed her...

What will happen if my daughter's father gets deported? Will child support continue? What will happen to the home he's buying??

Nothing will necessarily happen to the house. You can still own property in the United States even if you are deported. Child support will still...