Question: I am going through a divorce and my husband’s father’s friend was and I believe is no longer a practicing lawyer. He is the unofficial attorney for my husband giving him legal advice and calling me to relay information from and to my husband. I’m wondering is he allowed to give legal advice and act as counsel if he is no longer a practicing lawyer?
Matthew Answers: You have only stated “going through a divorce”. If the father’s name appears on the pleadings, assuming a petition was filed, [click to continue…]
Question: If I move in with my Girlfriend who is currently pregnant with my child, will this affect my child support payment?
Matthew Answers: If you are living with your girlfriend after the child is born, and, therefore, [click to continue…]
Question: Can I move my kids to a different State while still in a Custody battle?
Matthew answers: In the State of California, before a party can remove the children to another state, [click to continue…]
Question: Does a father have any rights to a child if the father’s name is not on the birth certificate and he is in jail?
Matthew Answers: Some basic preliminary questions would need to be answered, such as: How old is the child? Were the mother and father married at the time the child was conceived? Born? [click to continue…]
