How do I obtain guardianship of my younger brother in CA?

You can file for guardianship in the county where your brother currently resides. If you cannot afford an attorney you can obtain the necessary...

What are my chances of gaining custody of my 12 yr old daughter if I live out of state?

I would say that a lot of weight will be put on further details about 2 elements of your story - 1) what you mean by "relinquished custody" and 2)...

The Court will mail you a file endorsed copy of the Notice of Entry of Judgment once it is entered, but not the judgment itself. You will need to...

I was granted spousal and child support in family court and the judge set up a hearing for back child support with the DA

This doesn't make sense. The DA, or anyone else, doesn't have the power to take away your support without a court order. You can fix this mess by...

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You can request attorney's fees for your attorney's time that was spent on these missed appointments. You can also request that the Court consider...

Looking for an attorney that may possibly take my case for low cost or pro bono, I know it's not usual for family law. Hopeful

I am not familiar with any Solano County attorneys who do pro-bono work that are not part of a legal aid service. You can go to Lawyers in the...

Your aunt can file for a guardianship, including a temporary guardianship, so that you can enroll in school right away and to ensure your mother...

Is there a reduced burden for evidence in Family Court Mediation? What code applies?

You should be able to have the mediator consider the report without the formal foundation rules that would be required at a trial. Most mediators...

What are considerations, pro and con, of legal separation versus divorce? How long could separation last?

A legal separation judgment will cover dividing and resolving all of your marital issues - but will leave your marital status intact. So, you...

Last name after divorce

You shouldn't have a problem returning to your maiden name. The dissolution of marriage forms grant you this option, or you can always file an...