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We are common law spouses and the children have and will continue to have my last name. We want to add his name under father on their birth certificates.
answered on Feb 27, 2023
1. Common Law spouse is not recognized in California.
2. You can't just unilaterally add a man to the father's position on the birth certificate.
You will need to go through a stepparent adoption if you are married. Otherwise its an independent adoption and termination of... View More 
answered on Dec 20, 2022
It really depends on what the rules are in your jurisdiction. For instance I typically send the order out for a signature with a letter asking for a return of the signed stipulation (or QDRO) within ten days. I typically send a second letter after the ten day period has expired with a further... View More
He caught Covid in the line of duty. I had POA for CalPERS. I'm his beneficiary. I got the QDRO drafted but it wasn't ready until a month after he died so he couldn't sign it. How do I get an order from court that doesn't require his signature so CalPERS will release the lien on... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
You need to file the order nunct pro tunct. A QDRO attorney can assist you with this. CalPERS will still need to be properly joined into the matter. In what County do you reside?
We have some family members who called 911 because their infant was acting strange/ irritated and seemed to have trouble breathing. When the first responders arrived they immediately asked “What did you do to your baby?”
Once at the hospital, the doctors told them that their son has... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2020
Your friends need a juvenile dependency attorney.
The Court will very likely appoint an attorney for each of the parents at the initial hearing. They can also hire their own private attorney.
answered on Sep 1, 2020
It really depends on the court, the offense and the practitioner. Call around in your area to find out.
I wanted to know steps of becoming criminal lawyer and with details.
Thank you
answered on Aug 25, 2020
The steps to becoming a criminal lawyer are the same as the steps to become any other type of lawyer. You need to go to law school. Depending on your state and your goals, there are many avenues to get there. For instance, I went to graduate school and got my masters degree prior to going to law... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2020
Different courts allow different things. Some courts are very liberal with continuances whereas some courts are not as keen to grant a continuance. Hiring an experienced and competent attorney is your best bet during the COVID pandemic.
answered on Aug 8, 2020
In which California County are you located? I assume this is a criminal elder abuse matter? Please provide more information
answered on Jul 29, 2020
The district attorney decides whether or not to file charges, regardless of whether or not you want to press charges. They may take your reluctance into account when deciding on filing charges.
I’m on RSDI, can I qualify for fee waiver to file grandparent visitation?
Child, age 4, was involved in DV incident a week ago in front of parents and my son, father of child, said hurtful comments to him, “ I never wanted you/ be a father, wished mother of child would have had an... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
In California Grandparents do not have visitation rights necessarily. You might think about filing an emergency guardianship petition in probate court if you already have them in your custody.
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