My hearing date for custody modification is on Monday 830am, I live 3 hours away and cannot travel with a newborn, what can I do

If you can, contact the child's father and ask him to agree to a continuance; otherwise you'll have to call the court and explain the problem but...

A friend's husband is threatening to bad mouth her at her workplace.

She should seek a Domestic Violence restraining order - there are clinics to assist with the paperwork in all courts

After two years of abandoned two children he now wants to have visitation rights?

You support a relationship between your children and their father because 'better late than never'

My ex promised to repay money i spent for hotels/food once my divorce was final, but whole reltnship was a lie can I still sue?

Practically speaking, you could sue but you would have to prove that there was an agreement (which he will obviously deny) and prove the expenses...

Do I need to file the Small Estate Affidavit with Los Angeles Probate Court? How much is the filing fee?

In general, it's given to whomever has custody over the property that you want to claim.

I've had some things said against me in open court and responses in a divorce case

In addition to requesting the 730 evaluation, take the 'high road' and don't let him get to you; he can accuse you of many things but he has to...

Husbands attorney wants me to pay child support...he makes $150k a year I was a stay at home mom for 20 years..really??

To add to the fray, it is highly unlikely that you will have to pay support if what you say is correct that he makes $150K and you make next to...

What happens in a Parental child abduction,

Legally, there is nothing one can get the court to do to punish the abducting parent after the fact, or to repair a broken parent-child...

How would a child feel?

She might feel like her mother was keeping her from knowing her father, but if you want to do something about it, you need to contact an attorney...

You can file your motion but provide the reasons why you feel it should be set aside instead of lying to the court .