What is the best option for getting a competent pro bono lawyer?

You may want to contact legal aid society down there in San Diego or contact one of the women's centers and see if they might have a referral for...

I agree with Ms. Routledge, and would add a further comment that if you do have to serve him personally because he refuses to accept service by...

In California , a FL divorce with children, what is a request for order-initial intended to accomplish ?

A Request for Order "Initial" is an application to the court for initial orders in a family law case and usually concerns orders for...

How do I get divorce from 1992 finished since other party who initiated it never got final form to court.and remarried 1993

If there is no final judgment (decree) of dissolution of marriage, then the marriage was never dissolved and you would need to file the necessary...

Yes, you would need to give her formal notice to vacate and follow the procedural requirements for eviction if she will not leave voluntarily.

How can I keep my youngest children away from biological father ?

With such little information about the details, but given the seriousness of his conviction, generally speaking, you may be able to obtain a...

Can I be punished in any way if my ex isn't found in contempt?

If you were found to be untruthful about your allegations, then perjury could be a possible ramification, but I agree with counsel that perjury is...

In Sacramento ca as the victim of domestic violence can I be placed in jail for refusing to testify?

I am sorry to hear of your situation and I would recommend that you obtain counseling to help you get through this traumatic situation. The law...

I agree with both of the views expressed by counsel. I would add that most counties, if not all, have online case indexes which you can search by...

Can I choose the name of my child if me and my partner disagree and we are both not married to each other or does he have a say?

The father's name will NOT be added to the birth certificate unless they: Sign a Declaration of Paternity in the hospital, or Sign the form...