What to do about a name change child

It's not clear why the boy is getting picked on, but if you can demonstrate a reason why it's in his best interest, the court would likely consider...

Will family court take issue if a party protected by a dvro is using it to abuse the restrained party?

Yes, the court does, indeed, take a dim view of this. She clearly is not afraid of you. 100 phone calls in an hour would justify your own...

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I was told there is a warrant for my arrest for violating a restraining order. The allegations are false. Do I turn myself in?

Before you talk to the police, talk to a criminal defense attorney. This is important, as you could easily say something to the police that you...

Marriage annulment

The court will not grant an annulment simply because the marriage was brief and one spouse has changed their mind. Such a situation would simply be...

How it affects me a restraining order in my illegal immigration status?

Neither Family Court nor the local law enforcement will deport your boyfriend. Only the Dept. of Homeland Security does this. The reason that...

Is it that we are considered divorce when a private judge signed our divorce papers ? or we still have to wait for the court ?

Someone (perhaps the private judge) needs to attach your MSA to a proposed Judgment (along with other documents; see the Judgment Checklist for...

How do I go about Changing my Last name to my husbands 5 years after marriage? I only have my maiden name on my marriage license

Here is an explanation of the process from the court's website. http://www.courts.ca.gov/22489.htm

If i legally change my full name,does it invalidate a restraining order&any other legal doc. that my bith name is attached to?

The restraining order was issued against YOU, not against your name. All the protected party would have to do is notify law enforcement (with an...

Can I have my boyfriend of 4 years put in rehab for alcohol addiction? If not can his Dr. Without his consent.

Even if someone could be involuntarily committed to a mental health program against their will, it would have to be done by a spouse and not a...

How to reduce a limited scope representation?

Your limited scope attorney should be able to answer this for you. But the answer is that you sign a Substitution of Attorneys, and then sign a new...