It has been my experience that CPS social workers are not your friends. Rather, they work for the county and gather as much information as...

I am a 61 yr old divorcee who's ex is 77. I haven't remarried. Am I entitled to his social security benefits?

It depends. You're likely entitled to SSI benefits. Contact your Social Security office for more information and make sure you have your SSN,...

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If someone files a restraining order and you want to go defend yourself but there is a mild misdemeanor warrant

My client was arrested right outside our courtroom on the day of multiple restraining order hearings in our case. Can you be arrested at the...

If I have sole legal and physical custody, can I move my daughter out of the country?

It depends on the Judgment orders. Even though you obtained judgment by default, it may include an order that requires you to notify the other...

Is my soon to be ex husband liable for any of the PLUS loan that I took out ?

Student loans are one of the very few exceptions to the general presumption that all property acquired during the marriage is community property. ...

Child testify in Court.

Yes, I see a major ethical issue, although I don't believe it rises to the level of a State Bar violation. It's definitely a poor professional...

I recommend you start by re-reviewing your current custody and visitation orders to see if he was required to give you advance notice of his intent...

Is a notirized agreement to amend custody limitations legal in CA?

Good question. A court order remains in full force and effect unless and until it is modified or terminated or expires by nature of the law. So,...

How long should I wait to go back to court after the judge ordered that I have a once a month visit with my daughter?

Very interesting - I recently just finished a divorce case in Ventura County with similar facts but my client lived in Virginia and the judge...

What do i do? Mother of child doesnt show up to pick son up after my visitation. There is a court order for her to pick up son

Do you know why she won't follow the court order that requires her to meet you at the exchange location? If she has a legitimate reason like her...