No. There is no rule that a parent who presents a risk to a child cannot be assessed for support. If that were the rule, there would be an...

Is it kiddnapping when my son's dad comes and gets him without my consent

It might be considered kidnapping if the father refuses to ever return the child to you. But short of that, no. In any case, it doesn't really...

Is there an attorney that can do probono? I raised my grandson since birth he now is 7. his mom took him in Sept and wont let m

Many attorneys will offer free consultations. Some will offer reduced rates for clients of limited incomes. But handling an entire case pro bono is...

It is unlikely that he has any legal claim to repayment for any of this. Simply tell him that you understood these expenses to be gifts, and that...

You can't appeal a court ruling just because you don't like it. To appeal, you must be prepared to show that the trial court made an error of law -...

I have a question about procedures in a family law case

They can ask, certainly. It is unlikely that a judge would grant the request. Timelines for motions are set out in each county's supplemental local...

Yes, that's legal. You should consult with an attorney who practices law in California if you want to verify or dispute the charges arising from a...

How can I get someone to stop making false allegations towards me, saying I'm violating a stalking order, when I'm not

You can't stop someone from filing court actions or calling the police. All you can do is to respond to each allegation correctly, by proving its...

Is this proper service

Probably not; but it doesn't much matter, for the following reason: Once you are served with a summons in a lawsuit, you have only a limited...

You can't "press charges," because there is no such thing. This is a common misconception, which the police sadly continue to encourage. But the...