My ex-wife refuses to give my grandson back to his mother. What do I do?

You have combined both legal and personal questions in your request. Personal: You should move your daughter out of your ex wife's home and help...

My boyfriends exgirlfriend lied to the judge about my character in order to get custody of thier kids, can i sue for defamation?

Anyone can sue anyone for anything.....so, yes you can sue for defamation. The better question is can I win a lawsuit against by boyfriend's...

What is my best recourse

There are several different ways this case can turn out. You should immediately hire a local attorney who is skilled and knowlegable in juvenile...

If a child stabs someone in self defense, is it possible that they get community service?

"Community service" is one of the punishments for committing a crime. "Self defense" is a legal defense used to prevent a conviction of a crime. If...

If i lost my parental rights 10 years ago in dependency court could i ever get my children and rights back?

If the children have been adopted, the case is closed and you will never "get my children and rights back?"

If i lost my parental rights 10 years ago in dependency court could i ever get my children and rights back?

If the children have not been adopted, THE CHILDREN can petition to have you reinstated into the W&I 300 [Dependency] case. You need to contact an...

Can I take my daughter out of school and move in with me if I am legally married still. Not leaving the state.

Quick answer: NO! While both parents are entitled to custody if there is not a custody order, you would be preceived as attempting to keep the...

Court Orders

A few answers to mulitiple questions: Your order to pay child support is not dependent upon her 'allowing' you to talk or visit the children. You...

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Our divorced was filed in January 2010 in San Francisco and we have yet to recieve any divorce papers. Is this normal ?

Divorce papers do not just magicially appear. Someone has to file a response to the petition or the petitioner has to seek a default. There are...

Is it legal for authorities, school or legal to refuse a child contacting his parent prior to questioning?

It is legal. However, your son had the right to refuse to answer any questions and to request the assistance of a lawyer. This answer is offered...