In a custody case do I have to accept what the social worker decides if I am against it or there are no reason for the change.

You do not have to agree to it and a Judge may give very little weight to what the Social Worker said depending on that Judge's opinion of the...

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How does a father go about getting his name taken off an AOP and birth certificate?

You'll need to first find out if there's a biological father in the picture. If there's no bio dad around, a Judge is going to have a harder time...

Can father stop girlfriend from taking their son out of state even though they've only lived here 4 months?

Technically speaking, the child's home state is still CA. However, the entire answer depends on whether or not there are any court orders in CA...

Since I do not have the money, I was told my case would be withdrawn. What would happen to my son's custody arrangements?

Once your attorney withdraws your case is still pending, it just falls to you to continue the case, so if you have a hearing that is set, for...

If a father in TX wants to sign over all rights to his children to his soon-to-be ex-wife, does he still have to pay child sup?

He can't do that. A Judge will expect him to support his children, even if he doesn't see them. A Judge will only terminate rights of one parent if...

I have filed for divorce in Texas, an uncontested one, but she filed a counter petition.

You can proceed. If you both sign off on the decree, then she does not need to be present in court. If she has an attorney, you will need to send...

I would speak with a lawyer if you haven't already. Most attorneys will be happy to sit down with you and overview your rights in a situation like...

Can I fight for property (vehicle) in a divorce if its not in my name but I made the payments. My wife has a vehicle of her own.

Yes, you can. I suggest you contact an attorney and discuss this with them, especially if she has or will hire an attorney.

Is it possible for me to adopt my former step-daughter who is now an adult; her birth dad is alive & her mom is deceased.

If your step daughter is an adult, you may adopt her, provided your husband agrees. She will need to understand that this means she revokes her...

Likelihood of spousal support being awarded?

She has an argument for obtaining some sort of support, although probably not for very long. Often, Judges will award support for a short period of...