My 16yr old grandaughter has deen raised and has live here with us her paternal grandparents since birth ,

You should become her legal guardians. You do this by applying, usually to the probate court in your county, for a guardianship over the minor. ...

Is my partner liable for my debts in Minnesota if we are/or will file for domestic partnership in California?

The house and any debts related to it are your responsibility, and will not be passed along to your partner. If your partner is worried about the...

My 28 year old son a returning veteran

are you looking for advice regarding continuing the family law hearing, or the criminal/dui hearing? I don't do DUI work, but I do practice family...

I am the custudial parent and I don't claim my kids for taxes. How do I claim them if he always does?

If the court paperwork (I am assuming that by paperwork you mean there is a court order or a judgment in place) gives father the right to claim the...

Hello, how much i get child support and alimony for one child who's 8 months old.

It depends on how much time the child spend with you, his income, your income, and a few other financial factors. There is a child support...

CA - Alameda County - Family Law Case - Trial in a week. The party is in Pro-per and indigent. Needs representation.

From the use of the term "re-request" continuance and attorneys fees, it sounds as though you've already been denied both. Whether the court will...

How can I obtain guardianship of my schizaphrenic adult sister in the custody of LaPaz Psych Ctr in Los Angeles, CA?

It is not clear to me from your question what type of hearing you are attending at the end of July. However, sounds to me that you are going to...

How do I argue against my daughter's petition to terminate my guardianship of her son?

Agreeing with the previous poster -- in the event that your daughter seeks to terminate the guardianship, the court will look to see if doing so...

What happens if you do not show up for the court date?

You should call the court clerk and ask what to do. Different counties (and different judges, for that matter) may handle a situation like this...

What stage are you at, in your proceedings? If there are no support orders or agreements in place yet, it is too early to file FL191. The purpose...