Section 302(d) states that this is subsequent to a juvenile court adjucation I want to make clear that I do not regularly handle these kinds of...

How to appeal the mediators recomendations?

Has the hearing already taken place? If it hasn't, just oppose the mediator's recommendations in a well presented way with facts and cases to...

How can I make the custodial parent financially accountable?

It's not a hard and fast rule although courts generally can only issue orders retroactive to the date of filing of your motion. I would certainly...

Signing over parental rights

Terminating parental rights is an extreme measure that, generally, requires the consent of the other parent. What I would suggest first is that...

Family law OSC

Yes, include those reports in your declaration and incorporate them into your declaration as evidence. If she has a criminal history of any kind...

I left WA, 2 CA, at 12 weeks pregnant..now the baby is 3 months old...can the dad come and try 2 get custody if I'm married?

He can try if he's the birth father. If there is domestic violence, get a restraining order. If he files for custody, call a family law lawyer in...

Does filing declaration for diligent search in guardianship case mean the courts will look for those people and notify them?

This is really a service of process question. You can publish notice of hearing if you can't locate them in the local newspaper. That ought to...

I was convicted of spousal battery Section 242-243(E) about in 1998. What do I need to do to get it expunged?

This is really more of a criminal defense question and I wouldn't post it on Avvo. There are good lawyers on Avvo who handle those cases and you...

I can't afford a lawyer,but on my O.S.C. I ask for lawyer but I did not put how much,What should I say for the judge.

File a motion requesting that your ex-husband pay your legal fees. There are lawyer who will negotiate with you for a fair fee agreement in that...

Can my brother in law take his daughter away from my mother?

I'm very sorry for your sister's passing. If he has not signed away his rights, then, yes, it is possible that he will try for some type of...