California Adoption by grandparents

The petition for adoption is filed in the Probate department and the Santa Clara County Probate Department is great to work with. Many local...

Does the same judge who first ruled on TRO have to be the only one to hear a request for renewal?

In Santa Clara County, your case will usually stay in the same department, but the judges may be reassigned. You cannot file a 170.6 against a...

How do I ask the courts to order my soon to be ex wife to seek employment?

Likely you need to get your case to trial and resolve support as well as property issues. You really need an attorney to look at all of the moving...

Can I file an ex parte order on the day that I am to have a mandatory settlement conference?

A settlement conference is an opportunity to discuss whatever is outstanding. It is probably too late to formally add your issues to the court...

Your question does not provide enough information for an informed response. If you are registered domestic partners, then California Community...

I wanted to take divorce from my husband but I dont have any place to go.

Pro bono legal services are pretty limited in Santa Clara County right now, but many family law attorneys offer free consultations. You may be...

How do I give Notice of Intent to Move to my child's father?

Mr. Yomtov is correct and his answer highlights one issue -- you should talk to an attorney to have someone look at the precise language of your...

Give me name of attorney that does ex parte dv temporary restrain order in San jose

Most family law attorneys handle DV TROs and some offer free consultations.' Good luck and please don't wait to make an appointment.

I am going crazy that ex has been threatening me with a domestic violence restraining order for over a year

You should consult with a local family law attorney for confidential advice. Using the legal system to harass is a form of domestic violence. My...

The short answer is that only your ex can dismiss (with or without prejudice). You can bring the matter to hearing and the court will grant or deny...