State courts can't make you sign IRS forms (because we have a Federalist system), but if the support is calculated based on an allocation of the...

You can always go to the court to ask to see your file and make copies. The court will have different procedures to get it, dependent on the age...

Do I have to agree to adding father's last name to join last name for baby? My lawyer said court will order it even I disagree?

If Dad files a request to add his name, the court will decide whether the baby would be benefitted by doing that - it does not matter much how you...

What does a petitioner mandatorily need to give to the respondent if the court rules in default?

The court must divide community property equally, absent an agreement, or a proposal from you that is equal or that favors the other party. If...

What is the procedure for gaining more visitation time with my children?

If you have no agreement with the other parent, you would file a request to modify, and you will be referred to mediation. No way around it - any...

Can I adopt my stepdaughter

If you are married to the child's other parent, you can apply to adopt her in what is called a step-parent adoption. If bio-mom objects, you can...

Thank you for focusing on the real issue, protecting children. This is the sort of case that takes a lot of time and money, and that never gets...

If I'm in Lancaster, ca can I file for custody of kids in Lancaster, if they live in Compton?

If you had a custody action going in Lancaster before she moved, it's still there and you should be able to get orders to enforce custody and...

Child support modification

The judge cannot order a support change to be effective before you file and serve the request to change it. That is, you are burning money...

Child Support Divided between two mothers

The law on child support is pretty rigid about what deductions are available against income. There is a free child support calculator available at...