Generally a step-parent adoption will require the consent of the legal parent/spouse of the child. He can certainly try to adopt the child but you...

I just found signed divorce papers for my husband and myself from 2003. What legal recourse do I have against the lawyer ?

You didn’t put too many facts in your question, but I’ll answer as well as I can on that limited information. Generally within California a...

Can I be served papers for a court hearing for my son?

I agree with my colleagues. Even if service is defective, Brandon needs to show up for the hearing to defend himself or even ask for a continuance...

Do I have any rights as far as my unborn child?

You do have certain constitutional rights with regard to this child, unless you waive them by not exercising them in a timely fashion. As the...

When will I get my divorce decree?

Generally that is in the control of the clerks who have to process your judgment once the Court signs off on it. In my experience it can be a...

Can I transport our daughter to visitation location even if the court order says the father is to arrange transportation?

As I haven’t read your court order and don’t know all the facts of your case, I want to first say that, as a hard and fast rule, you don’t want to...

Can i be entitled to spousal support?

If California only has jurisdiction over status, I am not sure support orders would be made pursuant to California law. This falls into the area...

Is am i able to adopt a adult child over 18 ?

You may adopt an adult. However, over age 18, you are not adopting a child, but are performing an "adult adoption." As it has significant...

WHAT STEPS DO I NEED TO TAKE TO GO FROM LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP TO ADOPTION?

Procedurally, a number of things have to take place for you to be able to adopt this child. Before any adoption can occur, the rights of the...

Can anyone recommend an affordable lawyer to fight against a CPS case?

Since Child Protective Services is involved, you should already have an attorney provided to you by the State. If so, make sure you have asked...