My ex filed a case in DCSS. What happens at the court date? Can I present evidence?

The Department of Child Support Services is interested in only one area: establishing child support. You can be assured that at the hearing date,...

Do I need to register for Child support with CSSD in California?

Your ex may have received public assistance (i.e., state funding) that may have triggered the Department of Child Support Services to be involved. ...

Visiting with grandparents

As my prior esteemed colleague mentioned, if visiting either house would impose a harm to the child (i.e., drug use, vicious dog that's bitten...

My ex wrote me an email stating that we will both keep our own iras. We had also stated that verbally.

Having an agreement when it comes to assets is certainly a valuable document. However, it is more important to have such agreements as a "Court...

How much longer will my divorce take if I filed in August of 2013, but my wife is not agreeing? What else can I do?

This is a common concern for many parties in a dissolution case - that it takes to long. There are ways to expedite your divorce, such as filing...

Is it a required law for the plaint to notify the def of an attorney's assistance for divorce in CA, even if they're pro-per?

You may request either the Petitioner's or the Respondent's attorney to provide a Substitution of Attorney. Often time, attorney's assist in...

Relocation with the child to the east coast.

I highly recommend securing the job opportunity; however, that is no assurance that the Court will grant your request for a move-away. It is...

There are many facts missing from your inquiry. How is it that you were given sole legal and physical custody of your son? Should father be...

The average child custody case in California lasts until the minor is an adult, or 18 years of age. That is speculative whether you and father can...

I want to see my 9 month old daughter that my husband and mother-n-law will not allow me to see They are keeping her from me

Should you have an order for custody and visiation from California, you will need to contact the District Attorney's office in Texas. Otherwise, I...