I think some of the issues are getting confused here. A married person can take property as his sole and separate property, but cannot lie about...

Should I be preparing for a long legal battle in children's court?

Not sure this would be a "long legal battle". If he wants visitation, as the biological father, he has the right to ask for it. You have the...

In February 2015 I had court in orange county and completely disagree with judges decision IN RE: CUSTODY OF KIDS THEY ARE AGES

Not enough information. If you believe the court made a mistake, misapplied the law or didn't consider evidence that was before it, you may have...

Should I get a family lawyer

Yes, you should get a lawyer. When you file your motion for a move away order, you will be ordered to have a custody evaluation. "how hard would...

I received Divorce papers in the mail but I have questions about the papers. can someone go over the paperwork with me

It is not proper to serve someone with a Petition for Dissolution by mail -- assuming that is what you are talking about. If you were served with...

What does "JUDGMENT DROPPED" mean in a divorce trial?

Are your sure that is what it said? "judgment dropped"?? Echoing Ms. Straus, I've never heard that phrase before. You might want to consult with...

My husband i live with and am married to is taking me to court for custody of our newborn what do i do?

"My husband i live with and am married". I have no idea what that means. Why would your husband be taking you to court for custody of a child you...

During a divorce, if both parties want to set a future date as the divorce date - is that possible?

The court, and only the court, selects your date of termination of marital status. Once you submit your final judgment paperwork, you will leave...

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Changing my minor child's name after a divorce..can spouse object if he is 17? Does the objection get granted? How to stop it?

A person's name can be changed by petitioning the court. In the case of a minor, the parents have to be served with notice of the petition. Yes,...

I need a divorce lawyer

Don't wait. Whether you find a lawyer or not, go ahead and file for divorce and get him served with the Summons and Petition. The Summons has...