You need to talk to an experienced probate attorney. It sounds like someone needs to set up a conservatorship for him.

Does an unwed father have joint custody rights in California?

Yes, you have the same rights as any other parent. I would recommend hiring an attorney and if you have any doubts about paternity get a DNA test.

My ex wife agreed to sign to remove the spousal support off .

If she is agreeing to terminate the spousal support, you can do that by Stipulation. Both of you sign, in the presence of a notary, and take it to...

When a 5 year old gets interviewed by a mediator due to abuse by the father, does the judge make his decision by what the child

Interviews with children are always uncertain. She may or may not share with the judge what she has told you. Do not, under any circumstances, try...

I am getting out of the military. Will my child support match my new income?

The child support will remain the same until YOU change it. That requires filing a Request for Orders or, if your child support was set through...

My daughter has suffered abuse in the foster home and it's proven. Cps never notified me nor took my concerns seriously

This should be in the juvenile law section not custody. If CPS took the child it was done under court order of the juvenile court.

Will I be granted permission to relocate out of state with children

It is very unwise to just pick up and move. I always suggest filing a Request for Orders and get court permission to move. If he refuses then a...

Can you file a qualified domestic relation order after you file divorce

The QDRO must be done after final judgment and the Judgment must state clearly what she is entitled to.

Do I need a child support lawyer?

If there is no child support order against him from the other kids and no proof he pays anything, then it is unlikely to be considered. You might...

This should have been addressed in the hearing. Look at the Restraining Order and see if it says anything about property. It usually will say he...