Does a judgement on parentage need to be established before law enforcement is able to aid/enforce custody orders?

A custody order is a custody order. If his taking the child to another state is in violation of a custody order, then he's in violation of a...

It takes a long time - assuming your case is filed downtown (Los Angeles). Can take up to 4 months, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. There's...

If FL 165 form has been entered, accepted and received it in the mail, does that mean the proposed custody order is in effect?

You still have a few more hoops to jump through. Now that default has been entered, you need to prepare your judgment. If the judgment you...

HOW, meaning what EXACT actions and FILES need to be submitted for Bifurcation?

I don't understand why you think you have "no ability to do anything". Why not? Did you respond to the petition? Has she requested entry of...

In family law short cause trial, are ORIGINAL exhibits given to the clerk bound together before trial begins or just COPIES?

They can be copies provided they are readable/high quality copies. Note that you also have to make copies for the other party.

There is a remedy available in the Family Code when a parent makes a false allegation of abuse against the other parent. See Family Code section...

Can my 7month old daughter share a room with my sister?

Sharing a room is not a big deal. Sharing a bed is a different issue and is usually considered a problem.

What can I do while I get enough for a lawyer

If you do not have any enforceable custody orders, there's not much you can do. If you want Mom to release your daughter, you may have to give her...

Fortunately for your children and unfortunately for your ex, it doesn't work that way. If he is intentionally unemployed or underemployed to avoid...

Yes, but you need real evidence, not just your word. You share legal custody. You should be able to order your child’s records from every school...