What are my rights as a single father when the mother keeps the child from going anywhere and spending time with his father?

Without a court-ordered divorce or custody agreement listing legally enforceable child custody rights that differ from what your ex is permitting,...

What can I do if my immigration attorney left town without a trace, and with my files?

A previous lawyer's file can be helpful, but its absence does not bring an end to the case, because whatever discovery obtained earlier is most...

Why would the D.A drop charges without notifying the victim ?

I can understand why this outcome is disturbing to you, and respectfully I do not agree that you are to be faulted for it. Many lay people believe...

In California, sexual or lewd contact between persons under age 18, or sexual or lewd contact between a person under age 18 and one who is over...

Im 64 and thet took my lience because of child support but my child is 24 yrs old when can i get it back

If you did not make court-ordered child support payments when they were due, and are without a very good reason (hospitalized, incarcerated, unable...

How is the government dealing with the inmates and the coronavirus?

The Fresno County Superior Court has issued a number of rules regarding criminal processes for in-custody defendants during the pandemic. Whether...

Depending of the facts of your case, a charge such as this can be defeated. The prosecution must prove certain specific facts beyond a reasonable...

Courts grant probation in lieu of a jail sentence. Some people think this is a good thing, but persons on probation must typically give up a number...

What California Govt. Claims Act should I use in making a suit against the employee of a public entity for negligence ?

Depends on the agency, level of government, and nature of the conduct. See generally Cal. Govt. Code § 910 et seq., Cal. Civ. Code § 52 et seq.,...

If your freedom or your rights mean anything to you, you need a lawyer to assert them. While everyone has the right to act as his or her own...