Do I need a family law attorney.?

Actually, long term look to Family Code 4320 but for temporary, you might be ordered to pay support for a short time if Wife isn't working now...

My ex is depositing drug money into my account please help!

Although you have suspicions you have no personal knowledge re source of funds; stay out of it

If I am in a default situation in family law court, what happens when the opposing side doesn't respond to a custody action?

You do NOT have to prove the other parent unfit; however, in a default you can't get more than you what you ask for; however ask anyway on the...

What is a continuous marriage? Is there such a thing? Will alimony be based on the length of the last marriage?

You can't join the two marriages but you might be able to convince the judge of extraordinary circumstances to extend support; however you will...

Family Law Trial

- Make an outline of the things you want from the judge - Gather evidence (documents or testimony from witnesses including you and your ex, and...

Child visits

Give Atty notice of Ex Parte before 10 AM the day before you want to go to court and get the self-help folks at the courthouse to help you prepare...

Upcoming "short cause trial" for mod in CA, is it possible to req jdgmnt prior to trial? Did I err in not filing req for jdgmnt?

No - you must appear for trial and put on any evidence (testimony or document submission) to prove your case if there is more to it than the issue...

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Family Law Trial. Judge orders both to file/serve briefs 10 days prior to hearing. I was served after 10 days. What can I do?

Although technically it may be late, unless it is so late that you are unable to review and file a reply if necessary, then the judge is unlikely...

Literally, you start a 'marvin action' by hiring an attorney to file a lawsuit but I doubt you have a case. I suggest you find another situation...

What happens if I cant serve my baby's mother?

As others suggest, you can ask the court to let you "serve by publication" but much depends on the facts that have led up to this situation. Ex: ...