Do I fall under the criteria of terminating the parental rights of my ex?

You arguably have grounds to terminate his parental rights. However in reality you would experience an up hill climb and unless you are re-married...

Unreturned remainder of retainer from slacking private investigator

First, check your fee agreement or contract with the Private Investigator and find out what the agreement provides for regarding the remaining...

What should I do about the fee I'm going to get?

All the attorneys are giving you the same information and I agree. Ignore the civil demand letter.

Is there typically a "set fee" for child custody cases?

There are attorneys that work on what is called a "flat fee" fee arrangement. That would be where an attorney charges a certain amount of money to...

Can you fire an attorney that was appointed to you by the courts?

The attorney that has been appointed for you should help your "loved one" facilitate the change. You need to talk to your court appointed attorney...

Battered spouse, how to obtain divorce without consent of my husband?

In California in order to start the divorce/dissolution process you must file and serve a Summons and a Petition for dissolution in the county...

Can I get alimony (financial support) and still remain on my husband health insurance in a legal separation?

Yes, Spousal Support can be requested and you can remain on his health insurance. At 50 years of age the court will expect you to seek employment...

What pappers need to be attached to the order after hearing

It sounds like you had a "move away" trial and as a result were granted permission to move with the child to the State of Arkansas. So it also...

Can I use a divorce lawyer from the county where the house of my husband and I is located even though I live in another county?

You can use a Divorce attorney from any place or county as long as they are licensed to practice law in the State of California. An attorney...

This is a situation where the parties both discarded the court order. The parties were ordered to use My Family Wizard and then stopped. When the...