What are common reason for an appeal

There are circumstances in which the trial courts mistakenly apply the law to a particular case or legal matter. Judges are not infallible. ...

Want to file for child support and custody

You need to file for paternity and then request support/custody/visitation orders. Child support services can assist you: ...

How long will i have to pay alimony to my wife we were married for 13 yearsand she does not work.

A marriage of more than 10 years is considered "long term". In those cases, the obligation to pay support can continue through the life of the...

Can I hire a CA attorney to adjust my child support & enforce visitation? ex lives in Puerto Rico

Out-of-state custody, visitation and support orders can be registered in California. Once the orders are registered here, they are enforceable in...

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Would judge agree if mom only wants kids spending night if father's off day falls on a weekend?

The law favors what is in the best interests of the children AND frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Based on the schedule, it...

My son is 4 yrs old,if I file for child support, would he have to pay for those 4 years he has not helped financially?

If you file an Order to Show Cause re: Child Support, the order will be retroactive to the date you filed the motion. Daycare/childcare costs can...

Being an emancipated minor does not make you an adult. So, yes, statutory rape laws would still apply. http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc301.pdf

You can request and he can disagree. Why not get a court order?

I accepted a check from my ex hsuband not the full amount of the monthly alimony he owes me does that mean he doesn't owe me

You are owed what he was ordered to pay regardless of your acceptance of partial payment. If partial payments continue, he will owe more, plus...

Can a father file for custody without the baby's info or mother's?

You do not need Mom's or baby's social security numbers to file for custody (Paternity). You'll need to know where they are, however, for service...