When is it appropriate to serve someone by mail due to not being able to serve them in person?

Depends what "the custody papers" means. If you mean a Petition, this needs to be personally served (or signed with Notice and Acknowledgement). If...

Can I or my kids sue Calpers?

The answer depends on the language of your Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Typically there is a provision regarding what is to happen to...

I am ONLY going to address your rights concerning the first (nonbiological) child. From what you explain, you could be declared a "de facto" or...

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Best thing to do is start by reading Family Code § 3044(b) which addresses whether the presumption against awarding you custody has been rebutted:...

Can I give up rights to child when I'm still raising him?

Were the biological father's rights ever terminated by a court? Did you every adopt the child through a step-parent adoption? If not, dad would...

My ex has 2 d.v charges with me. He’s currently fighting 1 of those. What are my chances of getting full custody?

You would need to file a request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO). If the DVRO is granted, there is a presumption against awarding...

What forms do I need to begin a legal process to get 50/50 custody and equal say about where my child attends school?

If you are unmarried, you need to begin a parentage (paternity) case. If you are indeed in Oakland, your filing county should be Alameda. I've...

Serve your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (FL 140, 142, 150) and attachments. File the FL 141. I wouldn't lose sleep over missing the 60...

If there are slight changes to a Property Declaration do I have to amend a Petition for Legal Separation?

When you file your default judgment packet, you can make the change.

I was given a vehicle to drive, fro. My father? Which he kept in his name, and pays for. he intentionally didn't pay the reg.

Driving the kids in an unregistered vehicle exposes you to risk in a CPS case. Ask your dad to pay the registration or pay it yourself to solve the...