Can DCFS deny my grandma placement of my kids because ten years ago her ex-husband abused her children?

Assuming that 'ex' no longer lives with GM, and she didn't loss custody of her own children because she 'failed to protect' in his presence, she...

Minor's Counsel objecting for ex-parte hearing, while the child at risk of dying of asthma attack

I would urge caution that you don't alienate MC but if you truly believe the child is in danger, then file your ex parte but include recent...

Does one need to do discovery before a custody hearing, income/expense hearing?

How could alimony (and perhaps child support) be determined without knowing the finances? To reiterate what another poster has said, financial...

What are the chances of getting sole legal custody?

You had better begin to imagine because he is the baby's father; the court might order 'sole legal' for certain decisions if you request it but...

It is impossible to answer your question because the amount of child support depends on your income as well as his 'imputed' income, along with...

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How does an Equalization payment work?

If I am understanding correctly, your wife received property worth $200K and you received property worth $66K so she would owe you 1/2 of the...

What legal action can be done if father of children is causing mental & emotional stress on the children?

While I agree that perhaps a 'request for order' be filed to request 'no derogatory remarks' I also think that you may not be helping the situation...

Divorce: Discrepancies between initial declaration and final declarations - In hearing opposing party denied items now presented

As Atty Straus commented, the credit/loan that is now disclosed is likely to be debt incurred 'post-separation' and therefore her separate debts...

Please tell me why my attorney states the spouse's boyfriend has no merit in my custody lawsuit?

Neither person is either right OR wrong - it is merely a matter of opinion for both. As to why your attorney states that BF has 'no merit in case'...

I live in L.A County and need pro bono family law rep from ventura bar cuz my child lives in oxnard. How can i apply?

There are a couple of organizations who have attorneys who work either pro bono or on a sliding scale here in Los Angeles; contact one of them...