How do I get 50/50 child custody ?

If your daughter has been in California for at least the past six months with her mother, then California would have jurisdiction under the UCCJEA....

I agree with my colleague. If you had the marriage ceremony and a valid license, you are legally married. If you or the person performing the...

Shouldn't my ex-husband be required to pay, in addition to child support, for all the time he won't spend with his kids?

I agree with my colleague that you can request an increase in child support based upon the facts that you describe. The child support is supposed...

Divorce and Health Insurance

This is something that you should deal with in the divorce. The court likes for the "status quo" to be maintained during the pendency of the...

For the expedited hearing of a pleading concerning a post judgment family law matter, are witness lists and the opportunity for

You can do interrogatories and/or you can take depositions to see who is going to testify. You can also file a motion with the court requesting...

Is it possible to get "BIO" Parents rights terminated in order for me to adopt a relative i have custody of?

Yes, you can file the petition. It would need to be in dependency court. Alternatively, you can seek assistance from the state, DCF can proceed...

Divorce

There must be personal service of an injunction. It must be done by the sheriff and not simply a process server. If you were not served, you can...

Law regarding a run away child

Technically, you do not have any rights. Realistically, what are the police really going to do and what can your parents really do? Probably...

What Sur sponte means?

Sua Sponte means that the court is doing something on its own - neither party is asking for something, but the court is making a determination. It...

Divorce case

Next you can file a motion for temporary relief and also try to coordinate mediation with the other side. If the other side will not coordinate...