Questions answered by C. Logan McKechnie

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What could someone go to court for in a domestic violence case?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

There are many things he could have been in court for: bail review, readiness conference, motion to reduce bail, pass, medical.....etc.,etc. If...

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Where I have to go to request a paternity test?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

If you are the mother, you open up a child support case and allege the name of the man who you believe to be the father. He can then agree or ask...

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HI. in calif is the Petition for parental ejection known as another form if not how do I get that packet?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

I have never heard of a "Petition for Parental Ejection." Each court has a facilitor to assist the public. Go the the court and explain what you...

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Can biological father fight for my daughter even if i later divorce my husband?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

In California, there are two types of fathers: biological fathers and presumed fathers. Presumed fathers, which can also be biological fathers,...

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Stepparent adotion

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

Step parent adoption starts with the termination of mother's parental rights. That termination requires that she abandon her son by not visiting or...

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My ex-boyfriend owes $1122 in arrears and $700 in attorney fees, how can I enforce to pay it?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

Every question you have SHOULD be answered by your retained lawyer. Make an appointment and go see him/her right away. Your attorney will have an...

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CAN THE FATHER TAKE CUSTODY OF HIS CHILD IF THERE IS NO COURT ORDER

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

Both mother and father have equal right to custody unless there is a court order. However, removing the children to prevent the other parent from...

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Conviction of Sale and possession but without intent to sell

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

If you were on the jury, you should not know if he was, in fact, a first time offender. The sentence could be anything from probation without any...

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I was arrested with a friend for a marij. charge. First time i was arrested ever. My friend took the charges. I never even had

C.'s answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

Something is on your record. It would be unusual for you to be "arrested" and never appear before a judge. Were you released and given a date to...

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Once reported for suspected child abuse is there a timeline for DFS to investigate?

C.'s answer | Answered on November 02, 2010

There is no time limit. You are working with the social services agency on a "voluntary" basis. Should you refuse to continue to go along with...

C. Logan McKechnie's Answers (304)

What could someone go to court for in a domestic violence case?

Where I have to go to request a paternity test?

HI. in calif is the Petition for parental ejection known as another form if not how do I get that packet?

Can biological father fight for my daughter even if i later divorce my husband?

Stepparent adotion

My ex-boyfriend owes $1122 in arrears and $700 in attorney fees, how can I enforce to pay it?

CAN THE FATHER TAKE CUSTODY OF HIS CHILD IF THERE IS NO COURT ORDER

Conviction of Sale and possession but without intent to sell

I was arrested with a friend for a marij. charge. First time i was arrested ever. My friend took the charges. I never even had

Once reported for suspected child abuse is there a timeline for DFS to investigate?