What is the next step I should take?

Based on the facts you've provided it sounds like terminating his parental rights and having your husband adopt the children is the way to go. If...

Requesting visitation and petitioning for custody aren't the same. You can't accidentally do one, and the documents are pretty clear in their...

I'm wondering if a grandparent can get joint custody of a child in California.

There are dependency guardianship and probate guardianships. Either will have the effect of suspending the father's rights. If the only reason to...

I would like to answer your question, but it's not entirely clear to me what it is you're talking about. When you say "refund", are you referring...

If a client and her attorney make demands on me to drop an Elder Abuse Restraining Order or else. Isn't that EXTORTION ?

Finding definitions for extortion online and applying them to family law cases isn't helpful. You'll need an attorney. There's also information...

The problem is she has to have proper notice of the hearing. The court won't fault her for not appearing or responding if the summons wasn't...

How many times can my ex husband file for child support?

Child support, by and large, is about math. What he makes vs what you make; his expenses vs yours; and then considering the parenting time. His...

If she accepted the summons and files a response is the summons still valid?

If she has filed a response, the improper service is no longer an issue.

Do you work on contingency basis

There's not of help available, but not on a contingency basis. Unfortunately (for you) the rules of professional responsibility (Ca ethical rules...

Hi I wanted to get Custody mediation for my daughter

The Porterville courthouse has a self-help center and can help you file a RFO (Request For Order). Assuming you don't already have a custody...