Questions answered by Judith Ann Routledge

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What is the likelihood of a permanent R.O extension for parent and child? Could I be held in contempt for being cautious?

Judith's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

You give notice for, prepare and file an ex parte Request for Order asking the court to suspend visitation until you can have a full hearing as to...

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I was told by the superior court judge. I did not give proper hearing notice in my son's probate case. can you help me?

Judith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

The receipts can be attached to the 'Proof of Service' and filed with the filing clerk but are not necessary to effectuate service.

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Restraining order? I have sole custody of my children but ex husband sent me an email saying 'this is about to get ugly' .

Judith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

Assuming that there is a reason that you have sole custody, he will more than likely self-destruct on his own. Don't take the bait, and - as...

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Terminating parental rights, family law, do i have enough admissible evidence?

Judith's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

You are confusing custody with parental rights; while I agree with Atty Straus, the evidence necessary for termination of parental rights has...

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Would a notarized statement affect service of a summons or any other process in a custody case

Judith's answer | Answered on May 03, 2014

You've missed an important fact: you failed to get notice of a hearing date in some other way because a Summons does not contain a hearing date,...

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Half Brother Visitation rights

Judith's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

No; if you are not prohibited by the court from having the 7-year-old talk to - or see - his half-brother during your visits, then do that. In...

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If I was served an RFO, do I need to file a response form?? or do my own RFO?? if I am also seeking visitation modification?

Judith's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

You do need to file a responsive declaration to his RFO - and you probably should not have unilaterally denied him his visitation but rather you...

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My mother had three illegal entrances into the States, could I still petition her to be legalized in the states?

Judith's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

I re-posted your query to 'immigration' - it isn't Family Law.

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Can I do anything about the ongoing mistreatment from my ex-wife's daughter during our custodial exchanges?

Judith's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Perhaps you should make different arrangements for pick-up and drop-off; if ex won't agree, then you need to file a Request for Order to modify...

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How can i remove my 1 year old boy last name of father in California?

Judith's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

I suggest that you request help from Dept of Child Support Services: http://www.childsup.ca.gov/Resources/ApplyForServices.aspx They will help...

Judith Ann Routledge's Answers (26931)

What is the likelihood of a permanent R.O extension for parent and child? Could I be held in contempt for being cautious?

I was told by the superior court judge. I did not give proper hearing notice in my son's probate case. can you help me?

Restraining order? I have sole custody of my children but ex husband sent me an email saying 'this is about to get ugly' .

Terminating parental rights, family law, do i have enough admissible evidence?

Would a notarized statement affect service of a summons or any other process in a custody case

Half Brother Visitation rights

If I was served an RFO, do I need to file a response form?? or do my own RFO?? if I am also seeking visitation modification?

My mother had three illegal entrances into the States, could I still petition her to be legalized in the states?

Can I do anything about the ongoing mistreatment from my ex-wife's daughter during our custodial exchanges?

How can i remove my 1 year old boy last name of father in California?