My deceased fathers girlfirend is making his funeral arrangements, what rights do I have over her as his daughter in california?

Did he die in California? If he left written instruction whoever he designated has the power to carry out his wishes. You probably have rights...

A week is not (alas) long in attorney returning calls time: I do recommend faxes, and asking to meet face to face. That said, the Family Code DOES...

Do family court judges in California accept affidavits from health providers or do you need to subpoena the providers?

It is not clear what you need the medical record for but a subpeona duces tecum should be sufficient if they are YOUR records. Of they are not,...

My husband went to jail in 2001 for domestic violence and was later deported to mexico how do I get a divorce?

You can file for divorce: the hard part will be serving your husband. Unless you wish to remarry it may not be worth it. Filing fees plus fees for...

If I am legally separated, and my husband signed personal guarantees, and now there is a lawsuit, can they come after me?

Of course they can come after you-they did! If any if the debt was incurred during the marriage it is community debt. "Legally separated" is...

Modification of spousal support nightmare. Please help! I am in Southern California.

if is it CHILD support go to DCSS. If it is spousal you may have a very hard time proving you paid with money you didn't have. The notion that...

Can my ex-husband to be fight a Default Judgement against him?

Child and Spousal Support judgements are also modifiable. so his defaulting does not help you. My advice? MEDIATE THIS!

I have temporary support order i have not recieved payment for over a year how long are back payments good for

yes he will still owe the money once the final judgement is entered, plus 10% STRAIGHT interest per annum.

What if you are in the military and not physically present in the state you are requesting a name change?

No the name change does not have to be done in the state of birth--it can be done in any court of competent jurisdiction--which where you are,...

I am definitely going to fight this ? What can and should I do ?

Unless there is some really bad behavior going on-- and it is not clear there is--I'd just STOP the fight. What did you expect he would do when you...