What are the legal ramifacations to the parents of a 15 year kid that may be smoking pot in the house?? Thanks

Since you used the term "may" then it is not a sure thing. If the parents are not aware that the child is smoking pot in the house, then I don't...

Hi I've got a daughter Whois mine I've got a test to show proof but I'm not on her birth cif. She s been staying with my side o

In California you can ask the other side to pay for the attorney fees in a parentage action. However, you can go the local self help center to...

In general, how does divorce & living in a community property st. affect my business in large purchases? Will I need a lawyer?

The timing of fling is something that should be discussed with a lawyer after providing him or her all of the facts. Your issues are two folds. ...

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My divorce was final on March 17, 2014. My ex cashed in his 401K. Can I get half of that money?

Depending on when it was cashed will determine if you are entitled to half, or all it. If he cashed it in during the marriage, and used it for...

If a person is physically and emotionally unable to attend his/her trial for divorce, can the person somehow get a continuance?

It depends on your judge, where you are in the trial and if the court believes it is medically necessary to continue. If you have lawyer I would...

HOA in TO, CA is owner occupied, it is 43% rentals, send a ltr to the owners, what would be the legal terminology to use.

This question is not clear. I'm not sure what you are asking.

Department of Child Support Services is not honoring my arrears agreement that was signed off in court by the judge.

If the judge signed an order, I would not ask for a new one. I would file a motion for clarification of the order and enjoined the collection of...

You cannot use the police reports because they are hearsay, however you can and should subpoena the police officers involved to testify and they...

Can a judge at a restraining order hearing make a finding of domestic violence against both parties?

Actually not unless both parties were primary aggressors. See Family Code Section 6305. "The court may not issue a mutual order enjoining...

Does step parent adoption consent expire over time?

If she consent to you adopting the child, and you give her notice of the proceeding that should be fine.