California Adoptions

You absolutely need an attorney in this case. If Father has threatened to come after Mother upon release: "Father has made it very clear he's...

At what age can a child chose which parent they want to live with?

You are old enough to have a voice - and your opinion matters (though, again, it is not the only or final issue considered). I am really worried...

Is a minute order appealable. If not, what do I do to get the court to finish what it left unattended?

Even experienced family law attorneys get help with issues such as these; really, this is an area where representation is necessary (and will save...

Temporary Orders

Go to the courthouse immediately and check the file. You should have been served with the emergency request for custody and been given a chance to...

Is it legal to place a hidden video recorder in front of my ex's employment place if I suspect she's breaking the law?

Placing a video device in front of her business can be construed as stalking. How would filming the door give you any relevant evidence?

You have an argument. Family Code 2030 specifically applies to fee requests for orders in dissolution, legal separation, or annulment proceedings....

Would I have to go back to court? if my son dad and I write and sign a written agreements for out of state moving

Write up your agreement, sign and notarize (if local courts require that) and then file it with the Court. So long as you two agree, there is no...

Divorce case in California. Have to represent myself due to lack of funds. Question regarding form FL150. Is it filed w/ Court?

It sounds that you are asking about the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure. Disclosure forms include the FL 150, 140, 141 and 142. All of these...

I want to add my last name to my 12 year old son's name. Currently he only has his biological father's last name.

There is not really a question here, but I am assuming you want to start the process? If that is so, this is an extaordinarily helpful link:...

I need help enforcing a custody order. The order was from Ore. in 2011. I live in Calif. My ex and child live in Wash.

This might be a parental abduction case - enforceable by the District Attorney. Go to law enforcement. You will otherwise face a jurisdictional...