How does my current husband adopt my son from a previous unmarried relationship?

You would need to do a step-parent adoption. THere are certain criteria, but if the biological father has not seen his son, and has not established...

I live in California and currently serving a three year probation. I would like to move to Oregon.

There is a good chance that you would be in violation of your probation and then could face jail time. Be patient and do not put yourself in a...

Is it harassment or will a restraining order result if I contact the person my spouse is having an affair with? Consequences?

Walk away. No good can come from you contacting this person. Confine your emotion and let your attorney deal with this.

What are the consequences of being pregnant at 17 and my boyfriend being 19 ?

Please make sure you are safe. My first suggestion is that you deal with your mother hitting you. You might want to speak with your school...

My ex-girlfriend violated the joint legal custody order for our son by having a dental procedure done? What are my remedies?

The court is going to look at what is in the best interest of the child. Your strong objections to anesthesia are not going to matter unless you...

My wife has a public defender..case has been ongoing for 2 years.. Her lawyer just now asked to see all the witness..Problem?

There is absolutely no way that I would second guess or give an opinion about trial strategy of an attorney who has spent two years dealing with a...

No matter how many times you ask, the answer will always be the same. A private attorney will probably have more time to spend on your case than a...

Serving divorce papers vs. summary dissolution?

If you have no issues with property division, or spousal support, you can just not respond and allow your ex to get a default judgment. Before...

My ex wife filed for Divorce in 1998 in Santa Clara. we never went to court. Can I file new petition using her same case #?

That case has probably been dismissed, and even if it has not, you cannot assume the role of petitioner. Just file a new petition. What difference...

Will my soon to be 18 year succeed in getting house arrest as his sentence?

An answer to your question would be pure speculation. I am sure he has representation, and that person would have a much better command of the...