Question regarding custody, thank you.

The self-help steps for filing a parentage action begin here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/11298.htm The hard part is that your son is 16 and wants...

Financial Abuse

I agree with my colleague. I am so sorry you are in this situation. Please seek help from a domestic violence counseling service - services are...

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Another man was declared the father, but DNA test proves my husband is the father and has been in her life for last 12 years.

In order to gauge how exactly to proceed, an attorney will need to know how the other man was declared the father (ie., voluntary declaration of...

My son and i rent a room in a mobil park and they are trying to kick us out all of a sudden because he is under 35 years of age.

I retagged this as a MHRL issue. http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/mobilehome-special-occupancy-parks/docs/mrl.pdf You may be able to receive...

A family member is suing me for attorney fees. Do I have to spend the $ on air fare/hotel and fight this in court?

I have changed the practice area of your question. This is not my area; but you should respond to the request and file a request for a telephonic...

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Should I take my child's father to court?

This is such a tough situation, and I am sorry. There are not really any "shoulds" here - you are the only one who can decide whether or not you...

Can a parent, who has 30% of visitation, claim their child on their taxes if the other parent isn't employed?

The IRS regs give the exemption to the parent with 50% or more of the custodial time. If Mom agrees you can take the exemption, then have her sign...

Do I need to file a declaration when filing a letter from my daughters counselor?

Attach her declaration to this form:http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc030.pdf, and have her sign the penalty of perjury statement.. Serve it,...

I want to move 10 miles away but my ex-wife will not let me.

Move-away issues are complicated, evidentiary hearings are complicated - please hire an attorney. OR - see if your wife would consider a child...

Can domestic violence be used against my wife in a Legal Separation case in anyway?

Here is the thing about a valid DV claim: you are either in fear or you are not. If you are truly in fear, you do not worry whether incidents of DV...