The response is suppose to be served on the Petitioner at the same time the response is filed with the court. However, Petitioner now has the...

My Kids were taken away from me about 3 years ago. How would i go about getting visitation with my children.

The answer depends on what happened in Dependency Court. You need to go to Dependency Court, and pick up the file. You need to know what the...

Ex moved 500 miles away a year ago, has not honored his joint custody agreement, has seen our daughter twice in the past year.

Your sister may, or may not be permitted to pick your daughter up. It depends on what the Order and/or Judgment states. Generally, any designated...

I have sole and phyisical coudsty my exwife only comes for her vists near christmas and bday what can i do to stop her visits

Tough situation. Pursuant to your statements, the mother almost never sees the children. In light of the fact she only seems them a couple of...

If my dad gives me, a 15 year old girl, consent to get emancipated does that make it easier for me to get emancipated or no?

No, his consent to emancipation will not change the fact that you must be self supporting, and able to care for yourself. At 15, you cannot work...

What are the laws in California regarding parent's first right to care for children before any other third party?

First, you would need to establish that for periods over 3 hours, she was unable to provide care to the c hildren. This may be more difficult to...

What happens if my ex didnt show for court ordered mediation?

Mediation is mandatory, so the judge may do one of the following: a. order you to attend mediation on the morning of the hearing. b. continue...

What can I do if my wife is trying to blame me for abandoning her, while I'm working trying to take care of my children

California is a "no fault" divorce state. There is no cause of action such as "abandonment." If your wife truly feels this way, and is not...

What if Minors' Council isn't speaking up for minors' like they should?

File a motion to have counsel removed, call the children as witness to testify. However, make sure this is really worth doing. If the children...

My ex and I are both pro per. We completed a divorce and custody orders were received. I am going to be going on a plane to the

If you have a FINAL Judgment, and the final judgment does not prevent you from traveling, then you are not violating the law. If you only have...