Establishing Parentage Legal Steps

Hello Carl,
Thank you for providing the details. To better assist you, could you please specify the county in California where your case is being handled? This will help me provide more accurate information.

Hello Carl,
Thank you for the information. Here are some general guidelines for the issues you've mentioned:
- **Establishing Parentage**: You can file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship with the Sonoma County Superior Court.
- **Custody**: You may file a Request for Order (RFO) for custody and visitation.
- **Domestic Violence Restraining Order**: File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) request.
For further assistance, visit the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Division.

Is there a specific area you need more details on?

Hello Carl,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If the mother is not appearing in court or complying with a DNA test, you can request the court to proceed by default. This means the court can make decisions in her absence.
- File a Request to Enter Default with the court.
- Provide proof of service showing she was notified but did not respond.
For more detailed guidance, you may want to contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator for assistance.

Hello Carl,
I understand your concern. If you want to ensure the child is yours before proceeding, you can request the court to enforce the DNA test. Here are the steps:
- File a Motion to Compel Genetic Testing.
- Provide evidence of the mother's non-compliance.
For further assistance, you can contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator:

Would you like more information on how to file this motion?

Hello Carl,
Given that the mother has moved away and cannot be located, you can request the court's assistance in locating her.
- **Request for Order (RFO) to Locate Parent**: File this with the court to use governmental resources to find her.
- **Publication**: You may also request permission to serve her by publication if she cannot be found.
For more assistance, contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator:

Would you like more information on how to file these requests?

Hello Carl,
I understand your frustration. In California, you can request the court's assistance in locating the other parent through other means:
- **Publication**: Request permission to serve her by publication if she cannot be found.
- **Private Investigator**: Hire a private investigator to help locate her.
For further guidance, contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator:

Would you like more information on these options?

Hello Carl,
I understand the financial burden. Here are some alternatives:
- **Publication**: Request the court's permission to serve her by publication in a newspaper.
- **Government Agencies**: You may request the court's assistance in using government resources to locate her.
For further assistance, contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator:

Would you like more information on how to file these requests?

Hello Carl,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty you're facing. If the court does not offer specific services for locating a parent, you may consider the following:
- **Service by Publication**: File a request to serve her through a newspaper, as this is a common method when the other party cannot be located.
- **Ask the Court**: Ask for guidance on alternative methods to proceed with your case.
For further assistance, contact the Sonoma County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator:

Would you like more information on how to file for service by publication?