What legal form or document can I get for control of my 18 year old childs well being & money?

In California you can file for guardianship over the estate or the person. There are many steps involved in petition the court and proving the...

How long can a past restraining order be held against you in family law?

This is a good question. I have dealt with many cases with similar questions in the past. There are several specific code sections that deal with...

If there is no custody order & her father lives out of state, when she goes to visit him can he keep her & not send her back?

Yes, both parents are entitled to custody of your daughter. Until and unless you get a valid custody and visitation order your ex-husband has...

There are two aspects of your charge that you need to defend. First, you have 10 days from the time the officer cited you and took your license to...

We were served a document today by a person looking for our son , is that a legal service on our son that does not live at our

Generally, personal service is required in California to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant and require that person's appearance. ...

My husband disappeared during divorce proceedings, what options do I have?

You should organize your trial exhibits and proceed to trial. Obtain the best Judgment you can in this case. Your ability to enforce this order...

PC602.5(a) is a misdemeanor in the State of California. In fact the code section states: 602.5. (a) Every person other than a public officer or...

What do i do when child is taken from me by the other parent. while custody case is going

Do you have temporary orders? If yes call law enforcement and get them enforced. Do not hesitate, act right away. If you do not have existing...

My attorney filed my interrogatory answers without me signing a verification and without make the changes that I had asked for.

Interrogatory response are generally not "filed" with the court in CA. They are generally served on the other or requesting party and must be...

Can biodad win visitation?

What you are probably looking at is a step-parent adoption. They are fairly common in California and I have done several of them for people in...