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My step daughter recently told me (she is 27 ) she wants me to adopt her. What is the easiest way to go about getting this done?
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Answered on October 06, 2015
An adult adoption is actually quite simple. If you are currently married, your wife may have to sign a document consenting to the adoption. When...
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If a family lawyer decides to do a withdrawal of an attorney- can they send a bill to me for that?
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Answered on October 06, 2015
Yes, particularly if the attorney asked you to sign a Substitution of Attorney and you refused to do so, or simply didn't get around to it.
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Would this adoption be a stepparent adoption or independent?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
Without being married, adoption is not an option in this case.
However, if your fiance has been holding your son out as his own child for the...
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How can a service on a restraing order be stopped by the issuer
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Answered on September 16, 2015
The appropriate time to oppose a restraining order is at hearing. You cannot stop service of the restraining order unless you are willing to go...
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Residency requirements for divorce
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Answered on September 16, 2015
For a dissolution of marriage Petition, it is 6 months in the state and 3 months in county before you can file. You can, however, file a Petition...
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I live in California. An ex-girlfriend wants me to sign step parent adoption papers.
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Answered on May 04, 2015
Your concern about possibly exposing yourself to a claim of child support is not unreasonable. I have actually seen a case in which the step-parent...
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When should court/FCS stop using the word "allegation" of Domestic abuse. Pleads to lessor, but served time
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Answered on May 04, 2015
The Court has a duty to be impartial. If this is disturbing you, I suggest you ensure that the Court is formally aware of the convictions by...
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Child support / child custody ?
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Answered on May 04, 2015
The first and most important thing is ensuring your child's custodial situation adequately protects her. I would suggest filing a Request for...
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Alienation and/or custodial interference?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
I suggest being cautious about using the term "parental alienation." It's not a syndrome, isn't in the DSMV, and you are as a result not going to...
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Domestic violence attorney
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Answered on March 09, 2015
You really haven't asked a question, but here goes:
You will need to seek a domestic violence restraining order first. This is done using the...