Domestic partnership would that apply to a custody with kids

How old is the child? Have you had continuous and frequent contact? Have you held the child out as your own? You may in fact have rights without...

How severe is VOP (first offense) for a 5 year felony probation in Santa Clara county?

The fact that you were convicted in different counties will not have any impact. The judge hearing your probation violation will be well aware of...

I was arrested by police and charged then I was cleared of any wrongdoing ,can they still search your property?

When exactly were you "cleared," and how did you know that? If they in fact arrested you, they can do a search incident to arrest. Did they find...

How do I get material evidence admitted into Family Law Court?

In a contempt case, because it is quasi-criminal the rules of evidence and procedure are escalated. The court gets much more serious than in a...

I have been with my fiancée for 16 years. Am I entitled to property upon separating?

This is an example of why a marriage certificate is more than 'just a piece of paper." Palimony is a legal concept, but is not a guarantee....

I WANTED TO SEE IF MY BOYFRIENDS PRIOR CHARGE FOR DV COULD STOP HIM FROM ADOPTING MY SON?

Where is your son's father? If he opposes the adoption, your boyfriend probably has little chance of adopting even without the domestic violence...

The whole purpose of an ex parte hearing is to deal with an emergency situation. The opposing party must have notice, (usually very short notice,...

Why was an ex parte hearing granted for my girlfriend's ex to contest child visitation dates when there is a signed court order?

Ex parte hearings are often granted. Then it is up to the judge to review the evidence and determine if an order should be issued. It is not...

I need family attorney

You can go to court and file a paternity motion. The court will order a DNA test, and then if you are the father you can request custody and...

If there is something that you want to get in front of a judge, make it as easy as possible for them to see it. Do not expect that they will log...