How do I serve her with all these papers if she's out of state and has left no contact information?

If you truly cannot find her, ask the court for permission to serve her by publication in the city or town of her last known residence. This will...

What do I need to do to change my daughters last name.

Check with a North Carolina attorney but in California you can petition the court for a legal name change. There are online forms which are fairly...

Can my ex husband tell me who I can bring during a pick up?

Not without a court order and good reason why the person or people in the car are a danger to you or the child.

If FCS wants to talk to the children, that needs to happen. If you don't have one already, have the judge make an order that FCS talks to the...

Can I legally adopt my wife's son or does the father have to sign over his rights?

Before you rely on this answer, understand that I practice in California. Here, if the father has not been in contact with nor supported the child...

What forms do I uuse to enter default of a petition t establish paternity i Los Angeles?

The local court should have the form number you need to file online. The document name is "Request To Enter Default". You might want to have a...

How do I amend a petition for modification of parenting time?

I'm not sure about your state but in California a lot will depend on what it is you want to amend. if you are seeking a custody or visitation...

What is likely to happen if neither the respondent or counsel show for a hearing?

If the hearing was properly noticed and continued the hearing should go forward with only the side that shows up being heard on the issues. Good luck

Am I within my rights as the mother to suspend visitation with the father until matters are completely settled in court?

Rather than take away dad's parenting time, file papers with the court to get an order outlining what parenting time and in what circumstances dad...

Can I file for divorce while pregnant? Or do I have to wait till the baby is born?

You can file for divorce at any time -- pregnant or not. All you need to put on the forms is that there are irreconcilable differences. Once the...