Is child support based on income and court ordered custody, or income and actual custody?

support is based upon the actual custody arrangement not what the order says. You will have to present testimony and evidence including witnesses...

Will leverage or points be gained by parents if they use a mediator first before attempting legal action?

I do not completely understand. I assume you are asking about mediation regarding child support. Because mediation but be used before seeing a...

Do I have a chance for guardianship of 5 yr old grandchild? He lives with us for most of his life. mother absent past 6 mo

It would sound that you would probably have a good chance at getting a guardianship under the circumstances however you have not stated any details...

How much visitation do I have to let my daughters father have?

child support is based upon the incomes of both parties and how much visitation the other party has. The amount of visitation he receives will be...

Proper notice is by 10:00 a.m. the court day before. If there is a non appearance the court will read the papers and determine if any such...

I'm not married and wish to take my daughter out of state. Do I need permission from the father?

Technically if there is no existing order than it would not be against any rules except if an action has been filed but no orders exist. There is...

Does a level 2 sex offender have the right take custody of a 4 year old boy who has a caring home with the natural mother?

You have not said what kind of contact he has had with your child over the last four years. That would certainly factor in deciding a custody...

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Will a judge review the mediator's report in court and let me address incorrect statements?

I assume that your county is a reporting county since the mediation report is being used in court. Los Angeles is not such a county. I would assume...

In California, can I change my last name (my biological father's) to be my mother's maiden name without a court process?

It would require filing court papers to request the name change under these circumstances. He would not have to be served. However, the request...

To be legally married all that is required if it was legal in that jurisdiction. As long as the marriage was legally performed it would be deemed a...