If my partner & I are not legally married can he adopt my daughter? If he can, can we change her last name & info on birth cert?

You have to have a stepparent adopt her. So you would have to marry your boyfriend before he could adopt her. After the adoption, you can legally...

Looking for clarification with legal document and who is in charge of costs.

All transportation costs for visitation are treated the same -- split. The father has the option for additional visitation in addition to the...

If the agreement you made was that you were resolving all of the claims, then tell the plaintiff that you did not agree to a dismissal without...

No, the tip is legally yours to keep. Your employer can agree to give a refund to the customer, but it does not have any effect on you.

I have a court custody order from BEAUMONT TX . My daughter no longer wants to live with her mother in Port Aurthur TX.

She has to not be living with you to be emancipated and both her parents have to agree that she can live on her own. If you just want to change...

You can prepare the affidavit, but only the DA or defense attorney can file it. You cannot file it. Even if you affidavit is filed, the DA can...

What can i do 2 get custody of my children in California?

You are in a long-term situation to get reunited with your children. You must comply with all of the CPS requirements. Start by getting your...

If Martin agrees to testify that it was his pipe, you might have a chance. Otherwise, you are in a bad position. DNA an fingerprints do not help...

Is it crime involving moral turpitude?

No, it is not a crime do not pay a court fine.

Is it legal to dismiss a case after someone chocked me and I wasn't given a chance to defend myself?

The DA can decide which cases they want to prosecute. You are unhappy about their decision to not prosecute your case, but it is legal for the DA...