What are the requirements to marry my gay partner in CA, taking into account yesterday's Supreme Court ruling?

The Supreme Court’s decision will have a big impact on cases involving United States citizens who are seeking green cards for foreign spouses of...

Same sex marriage and immigration

The Supreme Court’s decision will have a big impact on cases involving United States citizens who are seeking green cards for foreign spouses of...

My partner and I are domestically partnered. We now want to get married. Do we need to end our domestic partnership first?

You do not need to dissolve your domestic partnership prior to getting married. After you get married, if you later decided to divorce (not that...

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How much is the average fee to hire an adoption lawyer in california

You are located in Santa Clara County, correct? I recommend you do a Google search for adoption attorney's in your county, or surrounding counties....

My wife and I have legal custody of my underage siblings. Both of their parents are deceased. How do I start adoption in CA?

Do you reside in Riverside County? If so, the Riverside County Superior Court information provides a wealth of information regarding the different...

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My ex filed a parentage case in California. What is the difference between that and adoption?

A parentage case is much different than adoption. Parentage is not based on biology alone. The clearest example of this is your exact situation:...

How can I ensure the custody of my child from my mother?

Your mother (your son's grandmother) has no absolute right to visit your son. In California, a parent makes the rules regarding their child's...

Do I need to get consent from my daughter's birth father for my husband to adopt her?

As the previous attorney provided, consent from your daughter's birth father is needed to complete a stepparent adoption. However, if birth father...

The California Family Code is not explicit on this situation, however, your filing of an amended petition essentially nullifies the original...

Am I able to file all necessary paperwork with the court to adopt an infant child?

More information is needed before a thorough answer can be given to your question. Is either an adoption agency or the Department of Social...