If a father signed the vdp willingly in hospital for both children but continues to deny children when angry get custody

Your daughter needs to file a paternity action requesting the Court to rule father is the bio-dad of both minor children, and also ask for custody,...

As the custodial parent can I pick my child up for a important doctors appointment.

If the appt. is not during your custodial time, then you shouldn't be permitted to pick up your daughter from the appt. However, if you have...

If I were to default, can the final judgement be based on any info other than those on the served petition (no FL160 attached)?

Your best bet is to file an Amended Petition and make sure you include all attachments which have all boxes checked for the relief you want the...

Can my ex husband get a child support modification after he willingly quit his job?

You're right - you and your children do not have to suffer for your ex's poor judgment. California law is long and detailed concerning a parent's...

Need to move out of state What can I do if dad says no?

He says no!?! By the time you file a Request for Order ("RFO") and have your hearing, your son will be turning 18 and will be an adult under...

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Can she lose custody of he kids if she smokes or haves marijuana in her system If it legal?

Family courts view marijuana like alcohol - courts will not dictate what a parent does when s/he doesn't have custody of the children, but the...

Can I take my kids out of town on a camping tripwith only their passport and not their birth certificate ?

Taking passports to go camping? Where are you going, the Swiss Alps? If there isn't a court order, and you have a mutual agreement regarding a...

I have legal and physical custody of our son per court after review of our MSA. Can son move to Washington w me without ex's ok?

Instead of asking attorneys who don't have a copy of your MSA, read your MSA carefully. It may/should include an order that in the event either...

Why do I have a scheduled hearing for three years from now?

Whenever a family law case is filed, some counties automatically schedule hearings for things like status conferences and the like to make sure...

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You've experienced firsthand what most family law attorneys deal with - clerks who think they're attorneys. Below is Rule 2.118 of the California...