Can I lift a temporary restraining order before the hearing?

Further, why do you want to? If he abused you before, what's to stop him from doing it again? The purpose of a DV TRO is to provide a "cooling...

Has any of you appealed a family law court ruling in CA? What is the process? I MUST APPEAL.

Instead of attacking the judge, why not attack the father by filing a Contempt OSC, hiring a private investigator to determine if he has any hidden...

Are there consequences of video recording child custody exchanges at a daycare, and what can I do to prevent the recording?

You can start telling her that you do not consent to her recording you and ask her in writing to stop recording the exchanges, and that she cannot...

Can I (non custodial) parent move out of state due to an Ill parent?

Yes, you can relocate temporarily out of state to care for an ill parent. Just make sure you document it with your ex about your intentions, the...

It probably means you're divorced, and I say "probably" because judgments can be broken up in parts. Generally speaking, you are probably divorced...

What are the reasons for supervised visitation to be ordered?

Supervised visitation is often ordered in the following situations: - A parent has a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. - A parent has not...

First, I always tell clients that the word "fair" doesn't have a place in family law - it's not about what's fair but rather what's legal. That...

I don't know if the county in which you register your marriage license bothers to research whether you're still married or not. I do know that if...

If I wasn’t served a temporary restraining order

A DV restraining order isn't enforceable/valid against you until you're personally served with it. The American justice system is premised on two...

Married six weeks ago, never sent in license. Am I married?

If you want to cancel the marriage as if it never happened, file to annul the marriage.