Is it possible to reduce back child support due to the state if you pay a large lump sum? Is it worth it to hire an attorney?

You do not necessarily need the assistance of an attorney. http://www.childsup.ca.gov/Payments/CompromiseofArrearsProgram.aspx

I am in the process of divorcing my wife (same sex couple) and I feel like my attorney is treating me like an ATM.

You can get ride of your attorney by simply signing a Substitution of Attorney form and serving it on the other parties/counsel and filing it with...

Must find divorce lawyer from where?

If your case is venued in the Bay area, you should get a lawyer in the Bay area. It will cost less in the long run because your lawyer will not...

Is Ex parte in family court only for imminent physical danger of the child or does health education and welfare also apply?

The transition from pre school to kindergarten is a time when most children change schools. 5/6 year olds are malleable and she will adjust...

Who do I serve Response to RFO in child custody case?

If ex is represented by counsel, you serve the attorney. You do not also serve your ex. The opposition must be served at least 9 court days (i.e....

My children's father is appealing the judges final judgement on giving me sole/ physical custody of our daughters what's next

The burden is initially on the appellant (the person who gave notice of the appeal). You will need to respond to his opening brief. Until he...

A low-income parent was ordered to pay all the child care expense, how to appeal?

To determine whether or not you have a basis for an appeal, an appellate lawyer would need to review the transcript from the hearing at issue and...

This is a question regarding the designation of record on appeal:

No you will not be refunded the $50 deposit, which as you said is for the purposes of holding your deposit for ALL transcripts.

How do we fix all this he hasn't been in this child's life since she was born!? Please help!!

Prior boyfriend signed the birth certificate. Prior boyfriend is the father. If ex wants to dispute that and now claim that your fiancee is the...

Having a car accident, in and of itself, will not likely impact a custody decision. However, it sounds like there is a trial pending in which the...