In california if im over 18 how can i change my last name to my step dads

Attorney Phillips has given you a link which should give you everything you need to know.

Husband left abruptly and filed for divorce. Have a minor child and he is the breadwinner. Concerned about house and custody.

Has he served you with the petition and summons? If the proceeding has been filed, you can go to court and get temporary support and custody...

What should a spouse/Father do, when out of malice, the other spouse refuses to return a minor back to fathers custody?

Law enforcement in Louisiana may not be willing to do anything without your presence. What are they going to do with the child if they pick him up?...

If bonus's are to be used to make up alimony , what percentage of them can be used.

Just like spousal typical spousal support it is based on the income and expenses of the parties.

Can my husband adopt my child without us having to contact biological father to terminate rights he has no contact for over 6yrs

You must first terminate his parental rights, unless he is willing to give them up. If there has been no contact for six years you have a strong...

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Your ex's wife being convicted of prostitution does not seem relevant to your son's safety. That is not a crime of violence or abuse. The father's...

Why would a prosecuting attorney not be contacting viable witnesses for their case, (one I am a victim/witness on?)

There could be thousands of reason, and with just the general statement that you made, any answer here would be pure speculation. In any criminal...

What happens if i have my kids back, but cps wants to terminate services to thier dad?

What "services" are CPS trying to terminate? Do you mean they want to terminate his parental rights? Are you opposed to what CPS id attempting to...

My ex filed a MC-050 (pro per) & FL-950 LSR on a contempt issue only. How is LSR still allowed on the case?

Interpreting statutes and rules of court are typically not that easy. Often it comes down to words like "may" and "shall." I believe you are...

Can I remedy a stipulation for contempt fees to be awarded to me that was never heard by the court?

How can your former counsel "enforce multiple breached stipulations." Do you mean he or she did not bring the matter before the court? If so, that...