Divorced last year. need to know if i can modify settlement or get a stipulation

I assume you want to modify a child support order from your divorce judgment. Child support orders are always modifiable for "changed...

What's the punishment for breaking a TRO by sending none threatened texts:?

It depends on the terms of the TRO. On the form "Temporary Restraining Order" DV-110 you were served, look at section 6(a) on page 2. If the box...

Change of custody question. My son just left for his 4 week summer visit with his dad. Dad informed me that my son wants to move

Good job for standing your ground. You are correct. You should not let your son go live with dad without a fight. If dad wants to change custody,...

My work closed down before I was able to go on maternity leave. Could I file for unemployment then later get disability?

Although "maternity" is involved and this is related to family issues, this should be categorized as "employment law." I have recommended Avvo...

Can I go to court to address child support arrears? If so, do I go to family court or child support court?

Because you mention you have a "caseworker" it sounds like you have a CSSD case (or as you call it "child support court"). It's good you are asking...

It looks like Ms. Hardie is an attorney at the Child Support Services Department (http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/204583). CSSD will...

How can I get a divorce free?

The California Family Code (sections 2030 and 2032) allows a spouse in a divorce to ask the court to make the other spouse pay his/her reasonable...

Am I doing anything against our court order?

Another issue not brought up by the other attorneys is whether the trip is out of the state of California. If you are currently involved in a...

Special Interrogatories - does either party HAVE to provide documents being requested?

Hi Pam, so you got served Form Interrogatories (FL-145) and Special Interrogatories. One distinction to note is that Form Interrogatories are just...

My soon-to-be-ex says he is entitled to Epstein credits for making the mortgage payments. He continued to live in the home until

Your husband seems to be quite savvy when it comes to the property division aspects of divorce (referencing Epstein)! Unfortunately, Epstein...