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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA What legal proof can you show to a school district in order to prove that you're in the process of adopting a child (through an independent adoption) and thus have a legal ability to enroll the child? I was thinking the Adoption Placement...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My friend went on a business trip for 5 days. On her way home from the airport, she was in a car accident and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. When she got out, her parents refused to return her children. After 24 hours of back & forth, she...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA A single parent adopted a child from a non-Hague Convention country a few years ago and is pursuing a re-adoption. The parent is now married and they both wish for the child to have two legal parents. Does the spouse have to wait until the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I work for a national company but I don't qualify for FMLA because there aren't at least 50 employees within 75 miles. As of right now, my company has offered me six weeks PFL plus two weeks vacation. Does this sound right?What is the name of...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA If a prenup is signed two days before a wedding, will it hold up in court?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I'm not sure I'm posting this in the right place. I'm on medical leave and collecting disability benefits. My doctor has given me a few more weeks to recover. Thing is, I feel fine, not 100%, but fine enough to begin my regular activities. My...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Person A and Person B are getting a divorce, they have one child, child2. Person B was previously married to Person C, and they had a child, child1. Person A has become legally and physically responible for child1, and will share custody...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington D.C. Person A, American Citizen: Works in D.C. Monday-Thursday Lives/Works in California Friday-Sunday Permanent residency is California Person B, Foreign National (on A-2 Visa): Works in D.C. Monday-Thursday Lives in California...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Person A, in State A, wants to give their toddler up for adoption (with consent of other parent). Person B, in State B, agrees to adopt the toddler through an independent adoption. Person A decides to go to State B to carry out the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA If you give birth during a weekend, does your maternity leave begin on the first weekday?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Person A has an inheritance that cannot be accessed until age 27 (along with other requirements/restrictions). Person A marries and then initiates a divorce against Person B, at age 25. Does Person B have a claim on the inheritance?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA When American Citizen marries a foreign national (who doesn't want US permanent residency or citizenship) in the US, which visa category should the foreign national use to enter and leave the US during visits after the wedding? Thanks.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA (I posted this on the previous thread but I'm not sure anyone is reading it.) What are the requirements and procedures for a second parent/independent adoption?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA 1. In California, a person must be married to or have a domestic partnership with the parent in order to carry out a stepparent/second parent adoption, correct? If not, please explain. 2. Are there any states where a person doesn't have to be...