Can I look through my 10 year old daughter's phone even if it belongs to my ex and instructed my daughter to keep it locked.

Tough situation. Your daughter is only 10. So if you take the phone away she will be mad at you and ruin your visit with her. I would suggest...

Very hard to say. Could be a week, could be several months. I would urge you not to pester and annoy the court clerk. That will not help speed...

My boyfriend and I traditionally got married in 2005 but legalized it in CA in 2013. Can I sue him for spousal support?

It sounds like your date of marriage is 2013, not 2005. A marriage over 10 years is considered long term. It would seem your marriage will not...

Will I be responsible for my wife's lawyer fees in our divorce?

Attorney fees are based on ability to pay, and/or bad conduct. It does not sound like either one of you have the money to pay. It does not...

Does the Child's Insurance Benefit from Social Security disability figure into child support calculations?

Yes, the payments your child receives, as a result of your disability, reduce your child support obligation, dollar for dollar. If you are the...

What are the steps i need to take to get custody of my little sister?

Call Child Protective Services. If CPS opens a case, and places her with you, you would be entitled to monthly foster care payments or Kinship...

What can I do?

If your ex is in agreement, you can file Motion to dismiss the Restraining Order.

What are my rights as a mother?

File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order, and ask for custody of your daughter. With the DV order, even a temporary order, you will no longer...

9week old baby. Challenge fathers visitation length

If Father did not sign the Declaration of Paternity, he currently has no legal rights to the child. However, if he files a Petition to Establish a...

My ex girlfriend and I have a child together. She has denied visits and her new boyfriend has threaten my life.

You must file a Petition to Establish a Parental relationship. Once you establish, either by agreement, DNA testing, or the Declaration of...