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If there is GAL there must have been a hearing. Therefore a notice of appearance is probably unnecessary. Certainly not if he signed either the petition or the response. If you don't like what this lawyer is doing, have him withdraw, refund any money he may owe you and find another lawyer. Unless he is doing this for a flat fee ( if so you can expect him to do as little as possible) you would have to continue to pay him anyway to finish the case, so you may as well pay a lawyer you like and who is responsive to you.... Read Answer

You cannot miss work whenever you wish and protect your job. Instead, help your friend get In-Home Support Services, IHSS, and get professionals in round-the-clock and stay employed. FMLA would only work for a few weeks. Your friend needs professionals who can be there regularly and follow doctor's orders.... Read Answer

Labor Code 132a makes it a misdemeanor crime punishable with a $10,000 fine IF a Workers Comp judge decides that cutting off 'benefits' when a worker works just light duty and is not yet released to full duty with no restrictions. IF there is a Memorandum of Understanding that is, a work contract that says workers on a special 'light duty' assignment do NOT accrue full benefits as to workers on unrestricted duty, then there is no penalty due. IF the judge finds there is a 'business necessity' for this company that only workers on full, unrestricted duty accrue benefits and those on special modified-duty jobs do not, there there would be no penalty. IT would be a long, drawn-out Workers Compensation trial.?? But it may be worth it. So: this will require a Certified Specialist in Workers Comp (those "TV" "fight-for-you" people don't file or try these 132a cases). BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the workers comp attorney you hire WILL file, serve and try the 132a claim... many many people get an attorney who will only do the injury portion of the claim and refuse to file or try the 132a petition because the 132a petition is three times the work for 1/2 the money.... Read Answer

If you were never married to the mother, you need to file a paternity action wherein you would seek time-sharing with your son. Time-sharing and child support are not one and the same. You currently have a legal obligation to financially support your child. However, that obligation is different from your right to spend time with your son. I urge you to consult with a family law attorney in your area on moving forward with a paternity action.... Read Answer

If she leaves, she will be a runaway. You are vague at best re the rape. If one of the parents raped her (the implication of what you're saying) then she should go to the police. All the stuff re her boyfriend is nonsense as is the stuff about having her committed. If the parents are found to have abused her, she will be placed in foster care (if she has a good friend whose parents are willing to take her, that can usually be worked out) and the parents will have to pay support. Get a lawyer.... Read Answer

And what do you have to do with this case? If you are not the father, it isn't your business. Your friend needs to call CPS and tell them what is going on. If she testifies that there has been no intercourse and boy friend testifies there has been no intercourse, boy friend will not go to jail.... Read Answer