If there is a court order and mother refuses, then she is in contempt of court.

I received a family court document to appear in court?

You have to finish the case by filing a Judgment which can just contain whatever orders you've received for custody and support. Go to the...

Can my ex husband reduce child support because he's mad I've chosen to use child support enforcement agency to collect?

It depends on the relationship between your agreed amount of $350 and what guideline support will be (which is based on relative incomes compared...

California retains jurisdiction as long as you still reside here.

Can I use text messages from other party in a child custody situation in court?

There's only one way to change behavior if the other parent isn't following the court orders and that's to take the other parent back to court, and...

If i i marry someone that owes arrears and he pass away do i have to pay ?

I agree with Atty Straus but do not have any joint accounts with him or own any property jointly.

Child support decided between parents?

I don't know that it will close; it might be that DCSS is closing their enforcement of the case.

What type of legal custody do I have over my son?

You have sole legal custody but it is subject to the father asserting his parental rights. If you want to travel internationally, you will have to...

Can we apply for L1B if L1A individual petition was denied ?

I've changed the practice area to Immigration.

Can punitive damages be ordered in Family Law Court in the State of California?

A QDRO should have been done to divide the 401k pursuant to the terms of the Judgment in 2000 - and it is the rare occurrence that a spouse is able...