Can a mother who abandoned her children 7yrs ago and has now come back into the picture demand full custody of the 3 children.

The mother can file a motion and ask the court to award her custody of the children. But it's very unlikely that the court will grant the request,...

Can I move to California from Oregon to be closer to my minor boyfriend to wait until he is 18 in Dec? Even if his mom says no?

You're free to move to whatever state you wish. However, it would be a crime for you to have any sexual contact with you boyfriend until he turns...

My name and number is Carl Essig 503)253-1963

You should never, ever post your name, phone number, or other personally identifiable information on this site, or anywhere else on the internet...

If you were legally married in one state, then all other states will recognize that marriage (even if the marriage wouldn't be legal in the second...

Bankruptcy and divorce

It's good that you have an attorney representing you in this matter. The first line of defense is to direct your questions to them. They're bound...

Do I need a lawyer, or should I just file for divorce?

If you're involved in a legal dispute, you generally do need a lawyer, especially if you don't know how to proceed or don't know what will happen....

My son just turned 18. He moved in with his girlfriend, who 15, at her parents house six months ago. Can he be arrested?

No private citizen can have anyone arrested. The father could make a call to report a crime, but he has no power to "press charges." This is a...

If you have a child born in California and you are not married to the father can you leave the state with the child

You have to ask an attorney who's licensed to practice law in California about that state's laws. In general, in the absence of a custody judgment,...

Can child services harass people?

A person (or agency) "can" do anything they're physically capable of. If they've been doing something, they clearly "can" do it. The real question...

What are the chances of them convicting me with unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Unfortunately, it is often quite meaningless to guess chances on the outcome of a court proceeding. There are two reasons for this. First, we...