My rights of not wanting a child

If you didn't want a child, you HAD the right not to risk getting someone pregnant by having unprotected sex **with them. Once you decided...

Is there such thing as PERMANENT sole and legal custody?

No such thing. Can't be done, unless a court completely terminates his parental rights for some reason, and that won't happen in family court.

You need to speak with an experienced family law attorney, to assist you in deciding what you're doing, why you're doing it and how you can do...

What are my financial rights under same-sex domestc partnership laws?

If you are California state Domestic Partners, your rights under state law are essentially the same as spouse dissolving a marriage. The Court can...

Do I need a prenuptial or can I just write up an agreement and get it notarized?

As the two earlier answers note, and as you already are aware, if you inherit property during your marriage, or bring property into your marriage,...

Mr. Gould-Saltman, my statement was intended as a question. Obviously, improperly pharsed. Allow me to retry.

This is not the place for a political debate, which is clearly what you're looking for. I've been practicing at least some family law, in...

I2 weeks pregnant, getting a divorce, can I move out of state?

Yes. The Court has no jurisdiction over the custody of children not yet born. Be aware, however, that you and he be in the position of...

I have attended none of my divorce hearings. Can the court deal with property and pension issues if I am not there?

Yes, the court can divide all the community property and debts, including pensions, even if you do not attend any court dates.

Does my daughter have the right to not visit her father out of state once she is old enough?

The short answer is that 15 year-olds do not get to decide that they're changing the court orders regarding their custody, any more than 15 year...

My 14 year old son has a 12 year old girlfriend. Is this illegal in the state of California?

Illegal? Depends on what you, and more importantly what HE means by "not having sex". "Lewd conduct with a minor" is a criminal offense separate...