What court do i go to change my sons last name to his step fathers last name?

See link to self-help, below. Just so there's no confusion, a name change is NOT the same as an adoption; changing your son's name does NOT...

Unless you want to make your (and your co-buyer's) life more complicated than it needs to be, you should either wait until your dissolution is...

What chance do I stand of reducing my alimony to zero?

Were the "arrangements" made by your ex-father-in-law already made when the original spousal support order was made? If not, and you have some...

I have two children and want full custody. How do I start and how much does it cost?

It's impossible to give you a clear and complete answer without more details: A. How old are the children? B. Has dad had some role in their...

I need help with answering multiple questions about my rights as a mother and my Childs rights when it comes to the father who I

Don't freak out. A. He doesn't have any say in whether or not you have the child. B. If he's daddy, then he is going to owe child...

Would my exwife be entitled to part of my retirement after only being married for 7 years?

You may need to take your dissolution (divorce) judgment back to an experienced family law attorney and have him or her review it. Depending on...

I've been with the same guy since 02, and seperated from my husband since 4/02 am I still married now that i'm commonlaw?

There's no common law marriage in California, and there's no "common law divorce", either; no matter how long you're separated, or living with...

Divorce and child support

To get an annulment, you'll have to prove that she obtained your consent to the marriage by fraud. She didn't get herself pregnant, so if you...

Convicted felon sleeping with wife (we're separated)....concern for my kids.......

A judge is going to want to know considerably more about: (a) this felon guy, (b) his relationship with your wife and (c) how any of this has...

Can I change custodial agreement and withhold child support payments?

No, you cannot decide that you are going to unilaterally change the custody agreement, particularly if that agreement is also a court order. Your...