What are my rights as a mother with kids if I'm not married to their Father ? He is biological Father on the birth certificate

It does not matter that you are not married to the father of your children. As parents both of you have legal rights to the children. You will...

Filing for child custody while attending dependency court.

You must cooperate and do everything that DCFS wants you to do even if you do not agree with their recommendations or findings. You really do not...

Mandatory Settlement Conference, Declaration and Disclosure not received from spouse. What are my options? both pro per

It is hard to answer your question because there are many pieces of missing information. I do not know if you have made an appearance in the case...

Can I move out of the country w/my daughter if I have full custody?Or do I need my ex’s permission?What’s considered abandonment

If you have a permanent order for sole legal and physical custody you have the presumptive right to move away with your daughter. You need to...

An order directed to a party in open court on the record in the presence of that party, can it be enforced if not on min order?

There are a couple pieces of information missing in your question, but I will try to answer as best as possible. Typically when attorneys appear...

Do not sign anything without consulting with an attorney! The laws regarding prenuptial and post nuptial agreements are very strict and must be...

Can I ask for spousal support if we have bee separated for years?

Determining spousal support in California is not a simple task. There are many many factors in which a judge has to consider in order to determine...

Im U.S Citizen by birth.My child was born in MX,where I currently live.What steps do I take in order for us to live in the U.S.

If you are a US Citizen and you delivered your child in Mexico, did you register the birth with the US Embassy so that your child might also be...

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I believe I have the wrong father on my son's birth certificate, what can I do to establish paternity?

You need to file an Action to Establish Parentage in your local family law court. You will need a DNA test to prove paternity. Your ex-boyfriend...

I have sole legal and physical custody of my children.

Generally speaking, parents can agree to visitation arrangements without court approval if they think it's in the best interest of the children,...