What after talking with the mediator?

You have provided insufficient information to be able to answer your question. Do you have a hearing coming up? Did you come to an agreement at...

Can I obtain sole parental custody and rights for my child?

The easiest and perhaps first step would be to see if biological father will voluntarily consent to the adoption and giving up his parental rights....

My next hearing is this month Trial Setting Conf ,and the Plaintiff filed a Declaration reg visitation and custody. g

It's not clear from your question, why "plaintiff" filed a declaration for a trial setting conference. If there is no motion pending regarding...

Appealing Child Support Ruling

Had the DCSS attorney appeared, they would not have appeared on your behalf, i.e. to represent you. Failing to have legal representation is not...

In family Law time frame for getting documents

Are you referring to a notice in lieu of subpoena requesting someone's attendance at a hearing? Or are you asking about a deposition? Or are you...

My wages are garnished for child support & my take home pay is $600 monthly not enough 4 rent. Modification filed. What do I do

Filing a motion to modify support was the right thing to do. However, without showing a change in circumstances necessitating the modification...

I was married in China w a certificate. But DID NOT file a certificate in CA. Do I still need to file for divorce?

A legally valid marriage in China would be considered a valid marriage here in CA. It is not necessary to file your certificate or foreign...

How does a Pre-nup "support" clause apply in the case of an Incarcerated person, since they cannot really be "self supporting"?

First, do not draft your own pre nup. Especially in light of what is clearly a complicated situation. Second, your fiancee should also have...

What is the time frame to appeal a contempt finding in family court?

Court orders can be reviewed on appeal if an error was made at the trial court level - i.e. the judge misapplied the law, misinterpreted the law,...

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Do I have rights to keep my daughter from her dad until we go back to court if she is in an unhealthy enviroment?

Why wait until "he takes you back to court"? If you have concerns and you don't think the current custody orders are appropriate, then you have...