Im trying to adopt my 4yr old niece, I have a 1 bdrm home & me & my partner live here can we still adopt her w/only 1 bdrm?

I agree with my colleague, but allow me to comment further: With reference to your partner, if you have formalized your partnership via a...

I agree with my colleague, but allow me to comment further: One of the defenses to enforcement of an MSA/Judgment is the defense of...

While I agree with the previous answers, you should also know that guardianship can, and often does, transition into adoption. In addition,...

Just awarded custody of teen 1 year ago and now non custodial parent wants child back? What are the odds?

The first question is: how is the child doing? Are grades good, social life good, etc.? If so, you want to make sure the court knows that your...

Notifying other parent in an Emergency Custody.

This is, unfortunately, a not uncommon tactic for parents who have extended summer vacations; the vacation goes well and suddenly it's an...

Is there a way to set aside a judgement in family law /divorce?

I agree with Mr. Conviser, but let me add the deadlines for you: Under Code of Civil Procedure Sectoin 473, you have 180 days to file the...

I need to know what form number i need to file a motion to set aside default the court is no help they didnt know it

You are going to use the basic motion forms. This is a little confusing since on July 1, 2012, the Judicial Council changed some of the forms -...

Can I get a default divorce if I used notice and acknowledgment of receipt to serve the divorce papers?

Yes, you can. The Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt is merely proof that he received it, provided it is his signature on the document. It...

Can a will determine child custody?

My colleagues are correct; a child's custody is not determined by a will, though a will could be evidence of the adoptive parent's wishes. A...

Can a grandparent get custody of a grandchild in CA even with a police record? Please specify if misdemeaner/felony applies?

The first thing: a grandparent can get custody of a grandchild in California, even with a police record, DEPENDING ON what the offense was, how...