Do I need to be Wealthy to get Full Physical Custody of my Child?

If you have spoken with 3 attorneys thus far and all have stated that they anticipate legal fees will be $35,000, then it probably means that your...

How long is a spouse able to ask for spousal support when married over 15 yrs in CA?

You may be entitled to spousal support indefinitely. Whatever you do, DO NOT sign any agreement terminating the court's jurisdiction over spousal...

How to remove the Professional monitored visitation.

The monitor's reports are hearsay and are inadmissible if the other side objects to their introduction in court. It is of no consequence that the...

May I relocate with my children out of state.

You have a presumptive right to move with the child pursuant to Family Code 7501, which is quoted below for your convenience. HOWEVER, the better...

Where can I find free/low cost legal representation for child custody case in Lancaster California?

Unfortunately you do not have a constitutional right to an attorney in family court in the same way that a criminal defendant has the right to...

When you have 100% legal custody but 50 / 50 physical custody who claims taxes ?

See IRS Form 8332: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8332.pdf This issue should have been addressed in your Final Judgment, if drafted properly. ...

Emergency child custody / visitation order

You really need to put a lot of effort in your declaration because the chance that you will be allowed to address the court on an ex parte basis is...

Does a judge have discretion to dismiss a case for failure to litigate or respond to any moving papers?

The Court retains jurisdiction over this matter until the children reach the age of majority so the judge will not dismiss the case for failure to...

What are my chances of getting sole custody?

There are many factors a judge must consider in making an initial custody order, among them is the availability of the other parent to care for the...

You transmuted the property when you put your spouse on title (albeit, unknowingly). If this was due to a re-fi during your marriage, then your...