In limited circumstances, a party can seek ex parte relief from the court without providing notice to the other party. A common scenario is when...

You should try to find ways to establish boundaries. This is a necessary part of every co-parenting relationship and the boundaries will have to...

I think a judge will dislike many of your decisions and see you as taking advantage of this pandemic. Particularly the part about refusal for...

Why don't you want to disclose the documents to your ex or to the court? The other side has a right to review them and the judge may deny your...

There is a lot to be said for "picking your battles." If you received the documents by email, insisting that she jump throug hoops by hiring an...

Try to work out an agreeable situation with mom directly. If you two can't work it out, you need to start preparing for the court hearing. Before...

I agree with Ms. Goforth that child support is not based on a maximum percentage. If you and the child's mother can't arrive at an agreed upon...

Yes, by all means prepare the FOAH if the other side hasn't done so. See California Rules of Court 5.125 for reference. Review the judicial...

Is my ex-spouse entitled to 1/2 the equity in my home?

You raise significant reimbursement/transmutation issues that should be discussed with an experienced family law attorney. Although your husband...

When there was a change in circumstances (loss of a job), husband should have filed a motion to modify the support order. It would have been...