Do I need to seek court permission to travel with my son?

I don't see a problem with going on vacation with the children if there is nothing in the orders that prevent or limit out-of-state travel. ...

What to do if Status Only Bifurcation request is denied based on non-consent, but respondent has changed her mind & will consent

Try filing the actual Judgment - Status Only with appropriate attachments and signed by both of you; if rejected, then re-file your RFO, or file...

You cannot evict him but - as another Atty suggested - you can file a Request for Order for exclusive use of home or a better result would come...

Am I responsible for the 401k loan

In general, debts incurred by either party are "community debts" so you would be 1/2 responsible; however, I would argue that this expense "did not...

Do I have any rights as a parent since he became a 602 ward of the court? Placement is not in his best interest.

You should discuss strategy with his court-appointed lawyer while specifically asking his attorney to advocate for supervised home placement (and...

Do I have to file a NEW Judgment FL-180 to attach FL-347 (I previously filed the FL-180)?

If the original FL-180 was returned as 'rejected' then just refile with attached FL-347. If the 'judge' actually 'told' you to file the FL-347,...

Checked case info online, status says active/open. DCSS says complete new app, (done). Is 12/18 proposed order void?

The case is closed so there was no 'order' - you'll have to begin again.

What is my best course of immediate legal action in light of the situation?

I agree with Atty Straus but much remains unsaid; was there any contact between father and son during the 4 year absence and what have you said to...

My niece and her husband both harion addicts can either of them give up legal custody to anyone while under the influence.

It depends on what you mean by "give up legal custody." If she did it in a regular court process (either by adoption or guardianship) then someone...

How long will I be ordered to pay mandatory childcare?

I disagree with ATTY Waxman (I stayed home alone younger than this) but I'm not sure the courts would agree; you need to be prepared to show expert...