Is it legal for court to drug test in order to get visitation if you had a positive months ago on a courtesy test

The court can make your visitation contingent on your sobriety. This should not be follicle testing, particularly if it is an ongoing requirement,...

A court would not have ordered you to submit to a hair follicle drug test - but you agreed to do it anyway, and you were positive for...

I would trust your attorney. Trial briefs are not mandatory in all cases, particularly if, as you say, the issues are straightforward or are not...

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Has the party responded to the proceedings? This means that they responded to your initial petition. If so, you will not get a default judgment. ...

Will my guardianship stand?

Be very clear with the father about what type of visit you are permitting, and I would strongly suggest that visitation occur here in California...

Is this a probate guardianship or a juvenile dependency guardianship? The processes for determining the suitability of placements and parental...

Ex will not assume her half of debt.

How frustrating. The first thing I would do is send a certified copy of your judgment to each of the credit reporting agencies and the relevant...

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Need help with prosecuting my sons father after going to jail twice and with family law

It is a little difficult to understand what you are asking. However, I would say that if the father of your child has committed a crime, such as...

Can my Sister be charge for child abandonment? Or can we get custody of her younger daughter?

Yes, if you are able to offer these children a safe and stable home, you can and should step in to protect them from danger right away. If, as you...

Will I receive Medi-Cal benefits if I file a report of why I do not want child support?

As prior responders have noted, the state has an obligation to seek reimbursement for any financial aid they provide to you and your children from...