Does being a step-parent give that parent automatic guardianship?

Being a step parent does not create any guardianship rights. You need to take steps to clear up the records just in case anything should happen to...

If the mother of my child was married and will stay married to her husband will his income lower my child support

"New" spouse income is not considered in child support calculations except where that income would increase the taxes of either spouse. Short...

My husband and I are discussing divorce due to my having an affair. He's threatening to take primary custody of our 2yr old son

The goal of parenting in California is to encourage continued and loving contact between both parents and a child. Your affair is not relevant...

In Family court, does the Referee have to have an active license to pratice law to make decisions ?

I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking if the judge has to have an active license to practice law, the answer is that the judge can...

I have been raising my two younger sisters for 5 years. I need legal gaurdianship.

You need to file a petition for guardianship in the county in which you reside. You can get a temp;orary guardianship in place fairly easily and I...

I need to start visitation orders for my son in tx im in california

One way or another you need to get the case before a judge and mediation. If there is a case pending in Texas, you need to file there. If...

Do I still have to pay child suport if my daughter has been living with me full time for the last five years?

Without an order modifying the child support order, it cannot and will not be vacated or terminated. Most court will consider a retroactive...

How much am I looking at in fees by the time its all over with. If everything gose smoth rough estimate

Most lawyers will not quote an absolute fee in family law matters because these cases are extremely dynamic. Things change sometimes from hour to...

A material supplier has lien rights on this project if he pre-liens it. If you fail to pre-lien a public works job, your lien rights are lost....