How would i go about challenging the jurisdiction of where my divorce / child custody case was filed?

I would file a motion as soon as possible. Keep in mind that by the time your motion is heard by the court, your husband may have lived in San...

Does verbal abuse & neglect causing health issues (mental & physical) during the marriage have any bearing in a divorce case?

California, a no-fault, state, does not recognize emotional abuse against an adult in a divorce. It does, however, recognize emotional abuse...

Would he still get alimony, if I won the case and get a permanent restraining order on him??

Linda Alexander's answer was on target, unfair as you may think it is. That said, you don't say how long you were married, although you intimate...

I need a bottom line as to what I am entitled to when divorcing in CA. We broke it off after almost 10yrs of marriage.

Many attorneys also do mediation, which tends to be somewhat less expensive. The problem with mediation is that the mediator represents neither of...

Can I get custody of my kids Im a father unmarried?

If the mother mistreats the children, there is a good chance you could get custody of them. You need to see a lawyer to find the best way to do...

My son who will be 17 end of this month has refused to come home and is now at his grandmothers house staying with her.

Age 17 is pretty old. Police don't like to get involved in custody matters involving children that old. Neither do judges. If your son is staying...

My sons father lives at home with his mother but has no rights to my son.my son sees his grandmother on the weekends.

Most likely, your husband will be given credit for the weekends, even if he leaves the child with grandma all weekend. As a member of father's...

Child abduction by custodian parents

You are asking some tough questions that need more background than you are giving here. The reason you give for having supervised visitation is...

Can i sue the father of my children, for breach of contract due to the fact that he has not followed the court orders

If you are trying to sue him because he has never taken the kids, that is probably not the best strategy to take. If he is getting a break on child...

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Judge stated that we are in violation of a court order for visitation but that the court encourages parents to work the schedule

If mom has been giving you more time with your child on a regular basis, you need to keep a log of the extra time. That way, when you go to...