Basically my father wants to leave the property he has in New York State to me in a Will, 4 acres, 2 to me and 2 acres to his stepson and Step Daughter. What I would like to know if it is best to Will it to us or if there is another way we should be handling it before he passes on? I and him live... Read more »
answered on Jan 28, 2023
Most people will benefit from a Living Trust, coupled with a "pour over" Will (it pours your stuff over into the Trust -- I did NOT invent that name myself). A Trust allows you to plan your estate without it going through the Probate process after your death (even a modest estate without... Read more »
We have been living in San Francisco CA and have been together for 20+ years. We have never married and my partner claims our 2 kids (ages 16 and 10) on her taxes. Of course I want to take care of my kids, but as a bartender, I don't make enough to pay for her rent (which is rent controlled)... Read more »
answered on Jan 24, 2023
child support is calculated using a formula mandated by law. https://childsupport.ca.gov/calculate-child-support/ Usually, with non married co-habitants, there is no obligation to pay "spousal" support. There are certain limited circumstances however, where some manner of support may be ordered.
Been together 20 years and have 2 children (ages 16 and 10). We've never been married. She has asked me to leave. The apartment is in her name and she claims the kids on her taxes.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
This question appears to have been posted from Arizona but is being seen by California attorneys. I can only speak to California law. If you are not married, no community property has been created subject to division, no right to spousal support or to any other rights that would have been... Read more »
mom does not abuse and is a stay-at-home mom ( in California)
The plaintiff made the stipulation to settle down something and the defendant signed on it. The defendant had the Judge signed on it 2 weeks later as well. Unfortunately, the defendant realized there were errors in the stipulation at the moment the Judge signed it.. The defendant didn't find... Read more »
answered on Jan 20, 2023
If defendant is represented by a lawyer then speak to the lawyer immediately----if no lawyer is involved, then I highly recommend that the defendant immediately contact a lawyer to discuss the specifics of this and determine how to proceed further. Any lawyer will need a copy of the document in... Read more »
There is a paternity test court hearing coming up on the 30th, i was also served a demands for inspection of documents for a child support judgment. Do i need to respond and give them 3 years of all my info, when the child might not even be mine? The response for the demands are due one week before... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
It’s not supposed to be filed with the court. Respond to it.
The mother of my kids got arrested with her 14 year old runaway from group home and my 2 year old with no car seat. The car was a rental and she hadn't returned the car. She got arrested for embezzlement. I arrived at the scene about 10 after. The cops were still trying to figure out what was... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
YOU CAN ALWAYS SUE ANYONE FOR ANYTHING...........
THE REAL QUESTION IS CAN YOU AFFORD IT, AND WILL YOU WIN?
I DOUBT IF A LAWYER WOULD TAKE THIS CASE ON A CONTINGENCY
AS A RULE, THE PARTY WITH THE MOST MONEY HAS THE ADVANTAGE AS THEY CAN PAPER THE OTHER SIDE WITH SO MANY... Read more »
they find another way to have the children receive there money in an acct. Till 18,father not married to mother,beneficiary are 2 children, killed the kids mother. Her mother and father are beneficarys as well Can that refusal hold up the grandparents money ? What could ,adjuster due to get claim... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
The children need a Guardian ad Litem, who is a person with authority from the court to act on behalf of the children. This is ordinarily an adult family member.
The Guardian ad Litem needs to retain an attorney to assist in completing the settlement. The money for the children must be... Read more »
Opening my confidential mail which was from the hospital and very important and he's holding my mail
answered on Jan 13, 2023
You should definitely have your mail sent to you at your address and not to your brother.
A divorced woman with children & shared custody has not worked during COVID and needs to find a pro bono attorney for LA County to resolve issues re: divorce/custody agreement.
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Try Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law; Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; or Levitt & Quinn
The father of my kids alienates them from me, does not let me speak to them, or have them for school vacation times or holidays. Hes emotionally and mentally abusing my children. To the point my oldest is close to having a mental breakdown. How do i go about getting my kids in my custody? And... Read more »
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, you should file in a court with jurisdiction over family law matters in the “home state” of the child. In most situations, the “home state” is the state where the child has primarily resided during the past six months.
If the child... Read more »
I wrote an email to both super attendant and principal about my spouse and another teacher being unprofessional.The other teacher texted my spouse if I was still his lady while getting herself involved in matters that were not of her own.She also would text him pictures of her kids and tell him she... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Unfortunately you have no rights when it comes to how your wife is treated at work, and the employer may, if it wishes, exclude you from activities at the school or even exclude you from campus altogether.
If your wife has an issue she should report it to the principal or the district HR... Read more »
No physical altercations incurred only in person profane language exchanged that stemmed from alcoholic behavior from an undocumented married sibling that lives apart from the other sibling.
*undocumented immigrant*
answered on Jan 5, 2023
You have not provided sufficient information to allow me to give you a reasonable answer. Whether you can get a visa is up to the United States Department of State, otherwise known as the State Department.
However, whether you argue with a United States citizen or someone else should have... Read more »
answered on Jan 4, 2023
on all criminal cases, the court will appoint a public defender or defense lawyer if you can't afford one.
if the case is over you then need a criminal appellate attorney and most lawyers on this site are not appellate lawyers.
The judge gave custody to the other parent. But when I got the paperwork back, I had a minute order form, but not any signatures from the judge on anything. Is this ruling effective or do I still have custody of my daughter?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Please consult with the family law attorney. Family Code section 3022 requires that upon either party's request in a contested child custody proceeding, the court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its determination. If your minute order expressly... Read more »
She doesn’t want me to leave at 18 and she went to court today to try to get custody of me until I’m 19 can this happened?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
No. Once you are 18, you are an adult and free to live wherever you want. If she were to seek a modification of existing custody orders, she would need to file a motion and serve the other parent. Although, I cannot imagine on what grounds such a request would be granted. What she may be trying... Read more »
She removed very important documents from my DV RESTRAINING order & my request to modify existing custody and visitation order in place. I believe this is a federal crime done against me. I'm seriously tired of being bullied & picked on & not treated equally fair. I've been... Read more »
answered on Dec 29, 2022
more info is needed...
a criminal lawyer if it is a criminal restraining order, rather than a divorce R.O. and then Family Law Atty.
if you are going to try to sue someone, you need a civil litigator, and they would normally only take the case on an hourly.............not a... Read more »
First I'll say that I know I need a lawyer, however, I have no way to swing it financially. The mother of three of my children recently filed a DV restraining order against me under the same case number as our custody order. I assembled a ~50 page response including a DV-120, DV-105, FL-150,... Read more »
answered on Dec 28, 2022
you really want to present this to a family law attorney.
most judges do not give you any slack for being late.
when they called the case you were not there...period.
NOW, you would have to retain and lawyer to try to set aside the ruling.
My child support case was originally established in CA, I have moved to FL and was told I need to have CA release the case so that FL can accept it. However, no one can tell me how to do that or what forms I need to fill out. Someone please help me.
answered on Dec 27, 2022
I'm assuming you are the same person who asked this same question regarding your custody case. Unfortunately, the answer is not the same with respect to your child support case. Once acquired in a proceeding where child support is in issue, California superior court jurisdiction over child... Read more »
My case was originally established in CA but I have now moved to FL and from what I am told need to have the case released from CA so that FL can accept it but no one will tell me how to do that, and I have searched CA court forms and I cannot find anything to transfer out of state, just to... Read more »
answered on Dec 27, 2022
This is done by noticed motion. Meaning, you would need to file a Request for Order [form FL300] for change of venue. You file that motion in the jurisdiction where your case is currently. You provide the current court with information regarding where the case will be transferred if the motion... Read more »
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