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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My husband was recently awarded Joint Legal Custody but it seems nothing at all will change (as far as he having a say in major decisions). His son's legal last name is the same as my husband's (his father)... However, the child's mother...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My husband was just granted a modified custody/visitation schedule this past July. He was awarded joint legal custody with residential visits in our state of PA. The order states that he is to have a visitation "For the Thanksgiving break...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Can someone please tell me how to file a written objection to the proposed name change of a child? It's going to court in Oct in San Diego North County. Can I send a notarized letter of objection to the court and serve a copy to the person...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA how can we force my stepson's mother to sign the tax form 8332 so we can claim him on our taxes. the court orders instruct that she is to sign the form every other year, but the child is 6 years old and she hasn't signed once. can we press...

State of CA My husband is in the Coast Guard and on a boat on the Mississippi River (on orders) and a certified letter was sent to our home informing him of a hearing to change his son's last name. He will not be able to represent himself... My question is this... what's the proper procedure...