Should I start serving documents to the attorney of the defendant, or continue serving the defendant?

You are required to serve the attorney once you know the party is represented by an attorney.

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Adoption without marriage

Yes, you have to be married (or be in a registered domestic partnership) to be able to go through a step parent adoption, even if the other,...

Should documents requested from defendant be served (by mail) with proof of service by mail filed, or just mailed to me?

No, discovery requests and responses do not get filed in court. Responding party simply serves the responses with the proof of service attached on...

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Filed an answer to an unlawful detainer W/in 5 day period.Got a court date from the courts but today received form civ-100. Why?

If you filed the answer within the required time period and have a conformed copy, the opposing party's request for default should be rejected by...

My mom has been missing 8 years her case is a homicide and the detective suspects foul play.

You can file a petition with the court to declare your mom dead. California Evidence code section 667 states "a person not heard from in five years...

Can I get my kids back if they get adopted? Had a new born baby they took her away too can I get her back?

Do not sign anything without consulting an attorney. Once your parental rights are terminated and children are adopted, you cannot get them back....

DCFS can remove the children if they can show that domestic violence continues or is likely to continue, and if the children have been harmed or...

Yes. If you had prior CPS cases and you did not reunify with your children, the law allows CPS to take your newborn baby if they can show that you...

Can i get custody of my 15yo brother in foster care?

If he is in foster care under the supervision of the juvenile court as a result of juvenile dependency action, you should talk to his social...

Do I sue the driver or the company (airport shuttle) who employed the driver for car accident where driver was at fault?

It is more prudent to sue both the driver and the employer.