Have I been served properly?

It is probably not been appropriately served. However, judges tend to be somewhat forgiving of a responsive pleading not meeting technical...

Does the father have to file relinquishment of guardianship or straight custody?

San Joaquin County has a guardian workshop you can attend. You can file a Petition to Terminate the Guardianship or you can file a Petition asking...

My niece is 15. can she leave her home without going through the Emancipation process

Emancipation won't work but a guardianship will. The relative agrees to be her guardian and because she is 15 she signs the petition saying she...

My 20 yr. old QDRO reads that I cannot begin receiving my benefits until my ex husband begins his. Can that be altered?

Usually the QDRO conditions your collection on his status. This does not mean that you cannot collect until he does. It usually means that you...

I have permanent guardianship of my granddaughter and dad wants to revoke it how do I fight against ending it?

If your guardianship was done through the court, meaning you have letters of guardianship, he will have to file a Petition to Terminate the...

In calculating support with a divorce is overtime income included with determining amount for support, as the overtime could

Yes, overtime is considered. Usually we use year to date which provides an average income which is then used for calculating support.

While the above answers are correct, DCSS does not have discretion to give you credit but a judge might. I have been successful on occasion asking...

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Need to find what type of lawyer would handle OSC contempt charges that have been filed against me regarding a civil Restraining

If it is a contempt you will be entitled to have an attorney appointed. The Bar Association maintains a panel of attorneys who are qualified to...

Changing child support based on increased income and decreased utilized time share.

Child support will be calculated based on the actual amount of time he sees the kids. Do not add your husband's income. He has no obligation to...

Husband wants divorce 23 yr, I make under $12 per hr husband brings home $1200 per week. Also have college child living at home.

You need to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. It is likely, given the disparity between your incomes, that you will receive spousal support.