If father gave up parental rights would he still have to pay child support in CA state

Giving up parental rights is not the same thing as you having full physical and/or legal custody of your daughter. It's not even a matter of him...

Can I get divorced in California before we finalize all the details?

Yes and no. You can do bifurcate (separate) the issue of your marital status and ask the court to dissolve your marriage, called a status-only...

Can I seek a modification in custody? My ex husband hasn't had a job for the past 8 months and his sister is supporting our kids

Modifications of custody and/or visitation are largely dependent on two factors: a change in circumstances and a showing that the modifications are...

I am going through a divorce.

The short answer is that yes, he has a right to have this information. As to whether or not he is entitled to these accounts, I don't have enough...

Who has legal custody of my grandchild?

You will want to file for a legal guardianship over your grandson if you are serious about him staying with you for an extended period of time. ...

Can my sister in law get child support if she does not want the child to have the same last name as the father

The simple answer is yes, your sister-in-law can get child support. The last name does not matter, nor does it have an impact on child support. ...

I left the marriage in Jul-2008. We have 1 child. What options do I have to file my taxes for 2009?

I strongly suggest that you review your tax situation with a CPA, who can advise you of the best possible way for you to file your taxes. Not only...

Can giving the other parent too much affect me in the future with the custody of our kids?

So long as it is in their best interests, I would encourage you to keep doing what you're doing. That being said, I caution you because I am...

My guess is that your court date is for a Case Management Conference, Status Conference, or something similar, since it's set out so far in the...

Can the mother of my newborn keep my child away from me by lying about who the biological father is?

You will want to open up a case under the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA), frequently called a "paternity case." You will also want to file a motion...