You can file a petition to change your child's last name. You will need to notify the biological father of the name change. There will be a hearing...

What date should I enter in FL-180 for when court acquires jurisdiction of the respondent?

It's the date he signed, which was February 6, 2017.

What if my bookkeeper gave all my financial information to someone without permission?

If you were married then it's arguable that your wife was entitled to all that information just by virtue of being your wife, so I am not sure this...

First of all, you cannot just file for divorce and then skip to the FL 180, no matter how long it's been since you filed for divorce. You must...

How can my daughter get a court order dan test to determine father of her child?

Your daughter can, and needs to file a parentage action immediately naming this guy as the father. She can request a DNA test through that court...

What can I do in that situation?

If you want to know whether you are the biological father and have any rights to this child you need to file a parentage action in court. Through...

Is there a time limit for the other parent to file a motion for attorney fees in a child support case in California?

Unless father requested attorney's fees in one of his previous filings for custody modification, he cannot file for fees now to reimburse for what...

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If I was unable to get guardianship of my sisters kids can I still be considered for adoption for them?

You can certainly try, but since CPS has opened a case, they have jurisdiction over deciding where the children go, which means your only option...

My boyfriend is in jail and was just approved work release, how long until he can get out and can start work project

I will move this to the proper category for you.

How can I find out if parental rights have been terminated?

You would need to get the files from the CPS case. Start by contacting CPS and the case worker for their case.