Can my boyfriend adopt my daughter without notifying the birthdad if he's not on the birth certificate?

You are correct that your current boyfriend can adopt your child once you marry him. It is called a step parent adoption and is relatively simple. ...

If she is a great mom, then the ADHD won't concern the judge. The court's concern is whether the children are healthy, happy and safe in her...

If I fear retaliation, should I include that in my supplemental declaration?

If you want the court to consider it, you must get it into a timely filed declaration. If he retaliates physically or threatens to harm you, then...

Can I take my son back if we only have a notarized agreement?

If there is no order, then you can go get your son.

What are the correct forms to use?

The NOTICE is a written document, generally not a form, but on 28-line pleading paper, that tells her the date, time, courtroom, address of the...

Can I get a RO that was given by a judge on my ex boyfriend dropped? What do I need to do?

I strongly suggest that, before asking the court to vacate the Restraining Order, you meet with a counselor who specializes in domestic violence...

How do I correct a HUGE mistake on a OSC filling in CA family court?! I am extremely worried and can't even sleep now!

File an AMENDED DECLARATION telling the court about your mistake, ASAP.

How do I have parental rights terminated for incarcerated parent, without a stepparent adoption, in CA?

If he was convicted of molesting his stepdaughter, you can apply to the court to terminate his parental rights to the child on those grounds. You...

I agree with my colleagues. An adult adoption doesn't have the same problems with notice and investigation as adoptions of minor children. I...

Can my 16 year old daughter decide which parent to live with?

Inasmuch as I agree with my colleague's answer, it seems that this is something the Court should be addressing. She also needs to know that...