Can I have my child support lowered due to the coronavirus I lost my job?

Ms. Wolff is incorrect. When you get to court, they can only lower your support back to the day you filed your motion. Every day you delay costs...

Those cases where a parent just delays and then pays are frustrating. You can go the Department of Child Support Services for enforcement and have...

How to protect my legal rights in a gay relationship?

You and your partner should consider consulting with a an estate planning attorney. A complete estate plan not addresses the issues of what happens...

Should we divorce so I may qualify for disability benefits?

There is no correct category on Avvo for your question -- you should look for a consultation with a disability or benefits attorney to see what...

The other attorneys are correct about the effect of a domestic partnership. The only thing I would add is the language of your existing order might...

What are additional child support on the form?

As the other attorneys indicated, California law requires the Court to make orders for mandatory add-ons. If your children are young enough and...

What are my rights to a marital house if only my spouse is on the lease? What if one of us files for divorce?

You question has more moving pieces than you might think. The leasehold is a community asset and you have fiduciary duties to each other, even if...

Do I have to contact the biological "father"?

You should really talk with an attorney in a confidential meeting. You will have to give notice to the biological parent and that can trigger...

You REALLY need to talk to a family law attorney soon. How the settlement is characterized could make a difference on how it's treated in a divorce...

I'm 18 but my dad is refusing to give me my federal documents. What should I do?

I think that your Father is probably focused on the fact that he paid for the documents, but I believe that the passport and social security...