Yes, you need the consent of the biological mother.

Retainer refund.

He might be. Just request a detailed billing statement along with your retainer refund, and then go over the charges and time spent and see what he...

Can I use my local? weekly paperTHE ACORN to publish notice for name change and have it accepted by the judge?

You cannot, but you can search around for better rates and then file a new request with the court and see if they will approve another newspaper....

Do i have to pay my (soon to be) ex, spousal support?

Support is based on many factors, but two most significant are 1) need and 2) ability to pay. Your husband is going to have a very difficult time...

What are the chances of us getting granted 50/50 custody over a short period of time?

There is literally no way to predict or even guess because many, many more facts need to be known. Even then it is in the hands of the judge. All...

I'm in process of child support and finally the father wants to come into an agreement, and give me cash will it affect my case

If you take money from him it could offset what he may be ordered to pay you in child support. I am not clear what you mean by "will it affect...

No one can give a straight yes or no answer without carefully reviewing all the facts and circumstances through a consultation. Even our best guess...

Still legally married and now 1month pregnant with my boyfriend. Will this affect my boyfriend being placed birth certificate?

Since you are married (separation, no matter how long, does not change this), your husband will be the legal father of your child. It does not...

Can I voluntarily give up parental rights?

You cannot give up your parental rights. The only way your rights can be terminated is if your ex marries someone and they adopt your daughter. You...

Can my husband divorce me in California even though we got married in Law Vegas 20 years ago? What if I do not want a divorce?

You definitely need a lawyer. You have a VERY complicated financial situation that absolutely requires an experienced lawyer to sort out and most...