CHILD CUSTODY

The judge will likely want to see police reports backing up your ex's claims of incidents involving the police. If you counter with a declaration...

Should I retain lawyer

Yes you should retain a lawyer. A lot of issues here. i.e. on what authority is the family friend making decisions. And, on what authority is...

You can Reply to your ex's FL-320 and deny whatever allegations she made against you. You can introduce evidence that supports your claims. You...

Name change

The name change requires a noticed motion - i.e. you petition the court for the order and you have to give notice of it. It doesn't matter why you...

Can my husband force me to not let me visit my family with our baby in Europe?

You can request a court order regarding custody without filing for divorce or legal separation. http://www.courts.ca.gov/15870.htm The other...

Do the courts always order a security bond be paid during an international move away case in California?

No, courts do not always order that the parent moving away post a bond; and parties don't always request such an order. The amount of the bond...

Respondent's brief was due on 4/7/2013 on an appeal. They haven't responded yet.

There is nothing for you to do at this point. Just wait.

Is the length of a marriage calculated on the separation date or the date of the final dissolution of marriage?

Date of Separation. Note that the actual date of separation may be an issue in dispute.

Am I entitled to spousal support?

I agree with Ms. Blair and would add that the fact that you are legally married is not the issue. The length of your marriage is determined by...

My case status on the LASC website says: 03/08/2013 Judgment-Package Received-2336 (Form FAM031 is required )

leave it unchecked