In Calif. Juvenile Dependency don't disabled parents have right to Family Reunifcation under the Lanterman Act & CPS ?

Generally speaking a parent is entitled to family reunification services, unless CPS can show by clear and convincing evidence that W & I 361.5 (b)...

How do I defend myself in Juvenile Dependency Court from accusations of failure to protect by CPS I can prove are lies?

Step one is to get a hold of your court appointed counsel and discuss your case with him/her. If you are unsuccessful in reaching that attorney, I...

Is it common, customary, or courteous for the lawyers to state why they can't take a contingency case?

I cannot speak for another lawyer but there are certain types of cases which an attorney cannot take on a contingency basis such as a criminal case...

I am going to be representing myself at a CMC in san jose, ca. Do I need to file any paper work for this, and how long before it

You should review the local procedural rules for guidance but you should also strongly consider hiring a lawyer to assist you.

Form judge signs that terminates a parent's right.

Are you doing a guardianship or an adoption? Its not clear from your posting.

Can I get the court to move up a court date if not approving a temp order. Also is there a restraining order when case filed?

It is difficult to move up a court date because all parties are entitled to proper notice of the proceedings. Depending on the type of proceeding,...

The amount of money you paid for the wedding is a gift and did not create any contractual obligations on the part of the man who your daugther...

Can a law firm that is being sued use an attorney from its own firm to defend the complaint against it?

Yes the firm being sued can use its own in house attorney. Nothing requires a firm to outsource their representation.

Can I suspend my Lawyer's representation of me during trial so that I can speak on my own behalf, or as myself, on the record?

I have 6 years of experience representing parents in dependency cases. Obviously, only your attorney, can say why or why they didnt make a certain...

How do l go about writing my letter of complain to the ca state bar association l need a address

I agree with the other counsel. You should go directly to www.calbar.org to find the updated address.