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Colin Thomas Greene
Pasadena Family Law Attorney.
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What happens if both parties dont show up for court?

Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - about 1 year ago.

First, if you set the court hearing and don't want to go forward, you can simply call the court clerk and request that the matter be taken off calendar. Next, if the father is not going to dispute paternity, you should take the next step and get a judgment of paternity. This can be done by paperwork signed by each of you and submitted to the court. No court hearing is required.

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Do I have chance getting my child custody back?

Asked by a user in San Francisco, CA - about 1 year ago.

Have you been visiting the child? Domestic violence is a signficant factor for the court to consider in making orders for custody and visitation, but not the only factor. What you need to inform the court about is each parent's relationship with the child. How much time does each parent spend with the child and describe how the time is spent. Who does the pick and drop off to school, how is the child exchanged for visits, what activities do you engage in with the child? Effective January 1,...

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