Name change

If there is no pending action regarding your son, then changing his name is a process that would be done through the Probate Courts. Ultimately a...

Ca:Children 16 & 13 father pays no child support,no commutation for 2 years.Now father want visitations? What should I know ?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very frustrating. One good thing is the age of your children. Given the ages of the...

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I am marrying my non-citizen boyfriend. Do I need a prenup? How can I do this without a lawyer and protect my family will?

Congratulations on your pending nuptials. You are asking a lot of different questions in your question. For example, you may consider...

Once you have filed for divorce in California, is it possible to amend it to just legal separation?

Your options will depend on whether the other side has responded, and whether they are amendable to the legal separation as opposed to the...

I filed an OSC in family court. What happens if he oes not file a response?

If he does not file a response, the court has the option of making a ruling without any input from the other party. If the court feels this would...

Do you need to hire an attorney to get a divorce in CA, if you both agree on all terms?

Thank you for your question. No, you do not need an attorney to complete divorce paperwork. You can definitely do it yourself. In fact, most...

I have sole physical custody of my kids. How far can I move?

Thank you for your question. Since you share legal custody, yes, he could stall your move. However, given the current arrangement, he may have...

If you are able to show the court that you have exhausted every means of finding your ex, you may be able to request orders from the court allowing...

I married an illegal alien from Mexico, we had a child. I need a divorce. What are my options? Married for 20 monthes.

You can file for divorce and child custody as would any couple without immigration issues. The California family law courts are not likely to...

I believe my niece's mother is trying to have my brother's parental rights terminated without notifying anyone through adoption.

Since it can be difficult to find information on paternity cases, it may be a good idea for your brother (upon his release), to go to the court...