I want to know if he is my son. If so, I want to be part of his life.

You can start with a complaint to establish paternity. My question is this: Is this something you really want to be involved with, basically...

I was recently convicted of a DUI in CA 45 days ago. Is it too late to appeal or vacate?

Probably not in the period of time you need it done. You can filing a motion to withdraw your plea - I'm not saying it will be granted, but that...

1st DUI, 0.13BAC, drink spiked with extra alcohol, arresting officer behaving unprofessionally

I am an attorney in California and I do DUI defense. Unfortunately the officer no behaving professionally will not really help you (happens...

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Depends on several factors, including if the evidence is that the failure was related to the smoking or if the failure was related to the doctors...

If I serve my wife with divorce papers and submit proof of service, but she doesn't respond within 30 days,

Yes, but only if you ask for it with the appropriate paperwork. Use the Nolopress book on how to do your own divorce if you need help with the...

If someone with a suspended license is pulled over in my car, do I have any penalties?

You'll probably just have your car impounded for 30 days and have to pay obscenely high towing and storage fees for the month (many people end up...

I suspect you already have an attorney, since this case has been going on for almost a year from the description. What you are trying to do is...

Brother died and he has a domestic partner, who gets his house? Living in California

The home goes to the person listed in the will so long as there was no undue influence or fraud. He will should be registered or filed in the...

How do I find a reasonable, good attorney in real estate law in Monterey?

Being in Monterey you are going to have a lot of choices (some good, some bad...like any county). What it sounds like you want to do is a...

If a person has their criminal case dismissed does it still appear on the persons record and they would have to have it expunged

Attorney Dane is correct. One of the things you didn't put was why your case was dismissed. If you were innocent, then you need to petition. If...