There are no public defenders in family court. Public defenders are only available to criminal defendants in criminal court. It is not clear from...

What can I do if I go pick up my son and the mom is nit home?

You should make a request to mom, in writing (email, text, etc) that she comply with the current court order. If this happened only once, it is not...

How can I do as an alleged victim to help get 273.5 reduced or dropped?

If you are subpoenaed to court as a witness you are required by law to comply with the subpoena and go to court. Once there, you can refuse to...

Hello how can I get proof of annulment of my husband’s first marriage?

I am honestly confused as to why you cannot ask your husband these questions. There is no way to get any proof without knowing where (in which...

What happens if my ex puts our son in a school without my permission ?

If the court orders say you need to agree about education, then no, she cannot put him in school if you do not agree. She also cannot move with the...

Can I (well more my parents) adopt my best friend?

Is there an open CPS case? If so, CPS has the authority over your friend and where she goes. You cannot adopt anyone. Your parents would only be...

What’s the court process?

The best thing you can do is try to accept service of these documents, either by arranging with the father himself or whomever is trying to serve...

What should I do?

It is not the father's responsibility to file anything. You can file all the necessary documents yourself. You need to file a parentage action and...

About my tax return?

Are you married? If so the tax return is community property, and when you file for divorce you can seek reimbursement for half of it. If you are...

Can parental rights be terminated if I've completed my services they offered me?

You have a court appointed attorney at this stage in the process and you need to ask them this question. If you are unhappy with your...