My colleagues are correct. I would only add that the reason for this is that the Courts have a responsibility imposed on them, by the state...

How can I get adopted by my step dad? How much does it cost? Do I have to get a lawyer?

You can do an adult adoption once you are a legal adult, which - at 18 - you are. Both you and your stepdad would need to sign the Petition. And...

Who can help with an independent adoption?

The witness should be a county official or a certified adoption service provider.

Can a parent fight for custody in court for her kids? Even after the kids got adopted by family members.

I agree with my colleague. Adoption results in complete severance of parental rights.

Is there a response form for an FL-320 which was done in response to an FL-300?

While the Code does provide for a REPLY DECLARATION, there's no form for it. The REPLY should be done on 28-line pleading paper, and the contents...

No responsible attorney can ever suggest that you fail to obey a court order. This is a bit of a gray area because your son, at age 15, is likely...

What is the difference between a Citizen parent petitioning for their child and a permenant resident petitioning for their chil?

The family courts are not permitted to look into the issue of citizenship or legal status when determining custody and visitation, other than to...

I lost job (l1visa) what happens to jurisdiction as I filed for divorce. Family left US prior filing.

If you and your wife were both here long enough to meet jurisdictional requirements (6 months in the state, 3 months in the county) you can divorce...

I agree with Ms. Routledge, and suggest you start looking for photos of the home on your phone and computer, and pulling statements from the bank...

If a husband gives $100,000 to his wife and keeps $175,000 for himself from the sale of a community property, is that’s a gift?

Well, I agree with my colleague that the house is presumptively community property as it was acquired during marriage, but the existence of the...