Can a 7 or 8 yrs old child travel out of state with only one parent or without the other parent consent?

First of all, I agree with attorney Burns, the parent is free to go on a trip so long as the other parent's visitation rights are not...

Dad has taken off with my 2 yr old son and will not return him. What are my rights? What can I do to get my baby back?

Your mom should apply for a guardianship in probate court, but I do not think that she can do so if the child is not in her custody at the time of...

Can I object to something opposing council says to the judge during a hearing?

You can ask the court for attorney's fees so that you can hire counsel, if the other party has more access to funds than you do. Also, if the...

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How do I get Watts credit for my wife living exclusively in our family house while pending the divorce?

Watts credits are discretionary, and the court does not have to order them, but, it is important that you put your soon to be ex on notice that you...

Default with Agreement - living at the same address. Is it possible? Any consequence (other than taxes)?

I do not have an answer for you re the same address, but I can tell you that if there is a spousal support order after the divorce, the payor will...

Can my partner adopt my child without having to relinquish my parental rights? Do we have to get married for an adoption to work

I agree with the other answer. You should file two pleadings, one by your partner for adoption, and the other by you to terminate the bio-dad's...

If I have a POA for my boyfriend, will that suffice for filing legal documents for family court?

Your boyfriend cannot be represented by a non-attorney. However, he can do the papers in his own name, and there is nothing stopping you from...

Am I obligated to stay with my mom half the time, because the judge decided that or do I have a choice on the matter?

AT your age, your opinion is an important factor. However, since you have been staying with your dad, and your mom has apparently not taken any...

What can my incarcerated boyfriend do about his ex-wife's family member filing for guardianship and denying grandmother visits?

Your boyfriend needs to find a lawyer with experience with custody jurisdiction. If there was not prior California court case re custody, and they...

If wife sues me for retirement and there are no retirement contributions. What can she get? Is my possible new job affected?

You should speak to an experienced family law attorney as retirement contributions are a very specialized area of family law/ You have not given...