So long as your child is a minor, the family court retains jurisdiction over the issues of custody, visitation, and child support. Based on the...

Can you? Based on the facts you provided, yes. Should you? Generally speaking, I advise clients in similar situations as yours to vacate the...

Absolutely you can and should contact opposing counsel, especially if it is to discuss settlement. All DV restraining orders include the following...

It sounds like you have sole physical custody but joint legal custody. You will need to file a Request for Order (RFO) seeking court permission to...

Possibly, but courts expect litigants to present proof. Do you have proof he submitted false/forged paystubs? Consider subpoenaing his pay records...

As a self-represented party, you have an ongoing duty to update the court with your current mailing address and must file and serve form MC-040...

Can my ex’s attorney have my TRO vacated?

Based on what you wrote, it does not appear there would be any basis to vacate your DV-TRO. It should, however, be consolidated with the existing...

I strongly recommend you initiate/file a paternity action and serve the father ASAP. You do NOT need to wait until the child is born, nor should...

Absolutely, the only caveat being any public assistance monies paid to the custodial parent must first be repaid. If nothing is owed, then both...

You did not provide the county in which you were divorced, but if it is Los Angeles County, I know from experience that family law records older...