Should I agree to discontinue pursing a domestic violence charge against my husband in exchange for him to waive custody rights?

Hello San Jose...This is an 'agreement' I never endorse. First, unless the father / husband surrenders parental rights to the child in a legal...

Should i get an attorney ? My son's father is bringing my son around people who i believe are dangerous , any way to prevent ?

I'm glad you asked this question. It's a serious matter when a minor child [in this instance an infant] is exposed to these elements: drugs,...

What should a judge be looking at when deciding if a restraining order should be given to someone over e-mail communication

Hello. I take it someone lost their cool and wrote something without thinking first. Bad practice. It should stop immediately. The content of...

My name is Debra Opri. Call me. I am a family law atty in Beverly Hills, but would more than happily speak with you about your case, and to give...

First, I'm sorry for your situation. Matters of this kind are always painful, but the first thing you must know is that you must not and cannot...

My Husbands ex girlfriend is denying " visitations " or any contact with their kid , what can he do ?

Hello August, ME. I am not an atty in ME., so my response is general info only and i would advise that you seek a family law atty who handles...

Generally, paternity hearings 'upon request' of one of the parties and/or stipulation of the parties usually will be ordered 'closed hearing' by...

Documentation - I was married for 7 months from cot 2010 to early June 2011 and provided 3 years tax records + bank statements

You are on a courtroom 'merry-go-round' and it's up to you to decide whether to keep going round or to get off. First, you DID have a short term...

In not a lawyer , but I spent 25 yrs in Family Court . This is on an Ex - Pate

Hello Sacramento...based upon the facts/information provided, I must make certain assumptions. first, there is no domestic violence or abuse...

What is the cutoff for child support ? my daughter and her mom live in GA for the last 6 years and she is turning 19 ,

Hello to Georgia! While I am not a Georgia family law atty, I can provide general information for you as to child support cutoff ages. In most...