Can my husband’s parents get grandparent rights/visits?

Generally, in California, a parent determines whether third parties have visitation with the child. A grandparent can establish visitation if they...

Can I terminate rights to my sons father who has been Absent for over 9 years?

In order to get a stepparent adoption, you would have to get consent of the biodad unfortunately. However, you can file an Abandonment Petition...

In California, a court will not order someone to pay for a child's college tuition. However, if you signed a written agreement to do so, then I...

Divorce and long term marriage?

I would let the mediator know about your position and bring documents to show proof of his actual income and your deductions. If you don't settle...

Will my son still need to show to the hearing if i am not attending? I don't want any legal ramifications for either of us

Your son does not need to appear. You can call the court clerk to let him/her know that you want to take the matter off calendar. Good luck!

Can I take the other parent back to court to keep his current wife involved in the visitation pick ups?

You can file a request for order to modify child custody and visitation, specifically who is authorized to do pick ups and drop-offs on behalf of a...

Alimony payment based on old salary or new salary? please see details below.

For temporary spousal support (or pendente lite spousal support), it is unfortunately based on current circumstances. However, for final spousal...

Was it legal for The CPS to take my son away from my friend's place?

Did your friend ask that the child be removed from her? Does your friend have a criminal history or a history with CPS? If so, then CPS will not...

What are the consequences if my daughters father misses court ordered mediation?

If he misses mediation, then you should ask the Court to deny all of his requests. Parties are required to participate in mediation. However, the...

RESTRAINING ORDER FALSE ALLEGATIONS

You may need proof that you aren't violating the restraining order, i.e. witnesses or documents to show that you are somewhere else. That would...