My ex deducts out of pocket expenses from his monthly reimbursment check to me for health insurance without my prior approval.

While I agree with all other attys, your post implies that there is no child support paid because you have 50/50 custody and similar incomes. If...

It is a form required to get Medi-Cal and if you don't sign it, you don't get it. I doesn't not take care of the issue of child support but it...

Do I need a Family Law Attorney to get child support?

You obviously cannot afford an attorney - if you truly don't have money for food - and you don't have facts to support an ex parte AND you...

Possible to file for sole custody while petitioner is incarcerated?

If the upcoming hearing is from a Request for Order filed by Petitioner in which he requests custody, then just file your Responsive Declaration...

Another man was declared the father, but DNA test proves my husband is the father and has been in her life for last 12 years.

The answer totally depends on 'who' and under what circumstances the other man was 'declared the father.' If by a court order during divorce,...

We were never married but lived together for 25 years & have 2 grown children we are now separating. What are my legal rights?

I would guess the answer is 'none' - the fact that he is telling you to get out implies that your name isn't on title to the house, so it's his. ...

If my husband is active duty and stationed in CA, is it better for me to file for divorce in CA. Or our home of record in Texas?

If you want custody orders, you have to file where the children live.

How can I get custody of my niece, if she is suffering from child abuse?

You would need to seek a guardianship - not custody - but I agree that California doesn't have jurisdiction.

Two jurisdictions; An Unlawful Detainer is what is called a 'summary proceeding' with entirely different time-lines and requirements and is...

One sided divorce.

You can file and serve her by publishing the petition ("by publication") but you have to convince the court that you have done everything possible...