Divorce case question

You can try to submit your decree and see if the judge will sign off. Typically, once a default has been filed, if the answering party once to...

Can my wife withhold visitation rights from her child's biological father (never married to father), until an order is in place?

My answer assumes that there are no custodial orders in place and that no case has been filed. If there orders, mom MUST file a motion to modify...

How should i proceed ??

It sounds like you should have an attorney review the Court order from Santa Clara and provide advice as to how to proceed. If dad has been...

How do I find a lawyer that can help me with a legal separation and Filing I don't even know where to start.

In my experience, I usually meet with two types of clients: (1) those that know they want to move forward with divorce and (2) those just looking...

How can I get full custody of my daughter, so when we visit her father he can't take her?

In my opinion it would be difficult for the father to take her if he is not on the birth certificate. You could simply call the police and tell...

I would recommend that you first obtain the CPS records and find out exactly what the complaints were and what CPS did about the complaints. You...

How do I get my daughter, who lives in Las Vegas, out of an a verbal abusive situation.

If she is the mother and he is the father, even if they are not married, she will either need his consent in writing to move OR a court order. To...

Does Alimony trump child support?

I agree with Ms. Whitbeck. Generally, the court will not consider your ex's alimony payments as a factor in your child support payment. The Court...

Can I take my daughter out of state for a visit legally w/out her permission ? There are no current pending court proceedings !!

If you going to NY to visit your friend, you are absolutely permitted to leave the jurisdiction with your daughter for a trip. However, if your...

How is this possible that she won and we were never served any paperwork? Shouldnt they have been sent through certified mail?

You should review the case and determined where the paperwork was sent. Unfortunately, there is no rule that requires that post-decree paperwork be...