Can I change my last name to be my spouse's first name ?

You can change your name legally through the Probate Court. You can opt for whatever "new" official name you wish. (For example, the musician Frank...

Can a person be on IHSS & be left alone with a 3yr old to take care of overnight?

Generally speaking a parent can delegate some parenting or babysitting to whomever they deem fit. I understand your concern, but have to ask:...

This was a very traumatic thing for your daughter to have witnessed. You should file an RFO asking for immediate temporary emergency orders for...

What can be done?

If you believe that your spouse is "gaming the system" then you should really retain an attorney who will be much more familiar with the system...

Will california court acknowledge my response to a divorce summon,if my lawyer is from here in the Philippines?

You can file your Response by yourself, in your own name, by using the e-filing feature. Link:...

Can my ex ask for a support payment for a month that is > 5 years in the past?

The court retains jurisdiction to enforce its own orders. If you were ordered to pay and didn't, then it is up to your ex to prove that you didn't,...

Absolutely not. Only someone with a license to practice law in the State of California can represent you in a California divorce. Besides, if...

Is it possible to dismiss an Entry Default in Family Law after 12-14 years it was entered?

If your child is about to turn 18, what are you hoping to accomplish by setting aside the default? Your case is just about to become history.

Looking for affordable attorney/probono options to complete my childsupport calc as I am a single mom& unemployed for while now

The Department of Child Support Services can help you for free. Link: https://dcss.sccgov.org/home

Can I leave my husband with my two young children?

Please contact an experienced family law attorney in your area IMMEDIATELY so that you can formulate a safety plan and work on getting some DV...