What is the legal status of someone who was allowed to live with a family member for free but is now being demanded to pay rent?

This is his grandmother. She is being neglected and is possibly the victim of financial abuse. The two of you are living there rent-free - but...

I pay child support to two mothers, one an undocumented Mexican. Recently, that son was sent to Mexico. Do I still have to pay?

With whom does the child reside? Even if the mother is undocumented she still requires support for the child, and the case is still being heard in...

Can a Family Court obtain subject matter jurisdiction without a motion, application or appearance?

Your question is a bit unclear but I will do my best to respond. If nothing is filed - then there isn't a case. If there isn't a case, the...

Mentally ill parent is emotionally abusing their adopted child but child doesn't realize the abuse, is intervention plausible?

You should contact child protective services and make a report. You should also consult with an attorney. There must have been some reason that...

Family law question. Is it too soon to send to ex more interrogatories and requests for documents.?

There isn't a prohibition against serving a second set of discovery while the first set is outstanding. However, you may wish to wait because you...

What relation am I after a family adoption?

Yes, as a legal matter you and your biological child are sisters for inheritance or other purposes. Your legal obligations to the child have also...

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Father failed to show up for DNA genetic testing

I would ask the Court to make child support orders at your upcoming hearing despite the lack of paternity testing results because Father willfully...

This lawsuit settlement is probably not income for purposes of child support, but I would qualify that to say that you would need to know more...

Do I need a family law lawyer

You do not require an attorney to file for divorce or child custody, but it is helpful. As a prior attorney noted, California is considered a 'no...

Wife has separate inheritance, wants to purchase home in her name only. In divorce, is this home community property?

To be safe you will need to acquire the house solely in your name (i.e. Jane Smith, a married woman as her sole and separate property), have your...