Do I have to go to mediation to update a child custody agreement in California if both parties agree to a new parenting plan?

With the circumstances you describe, involving 3 different states and an extremely long distance move, I would urge you to attend mediation to...

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Would a judge allow this?

Your child is at a developmental age that it is hard to imagine any judge ordering a one month block at a time. What is his reason for wanting...

Is mediation required? Can I file chg of custody without an attorney?

I want to encourage you to give mediation a try. Mediation involves a trained neutral professional who will help you and your ex discuss the...

Can a child come home? If he wants to? CPS took him away because eldest sister scared other siblings to lie to get taken away.

Seek the advice of an experienced Family Law attorney right away. CPS does not just willy nilly take a child out of his or her home, so you need...

Can my child's biological father sign off his parental and visitation rights, I in agreeance,with no one to sign on?

Ms. Stuart-Fink provided a terrific answer. If you have a significant other you are close to marrying, get married and pursue adoption prior to...

I agree with Ms. Stuart-Fink and Mr. Colman. You have not mentioned the age of your children and whether or not they are in school. Also I wonder...

I am Pro Se in a divorce proceeding in which I am the Petitioner. My wife's Attorney keeps blowing me off...help?

Find out is she would be willing to try to mediate your case. You and your wife can meet with a mediator without any attorneys present, and then...

It is unfortunately not uncommon for the non-custodial parent to make threats like your husband has made. If the status quo for the last 6 years...

I do not want child support and the court said I need to file a reserve of child support until further notice of the court.

If you are prepared to finalize your divorce tomorrow and you have a Judgment of Divorce ready to go, it sounds like you have been advised to add a...

The attorney for the for the GAL can file a motion to enforce the mediation agreement as it pertains to the related issues to get his or her...