What is the average cost of a child custody appeal in California

The cost of an appeal and the decision to file an appeal or not should be discussed with a family law attorney. As the other answers indicate it...

What is the procedure for getting modifications for child support?

As the above answer indicates, you cannot have shared legal custody and primary custody (I am not sure what you are referring to as primary) unless...

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What personal choice rights does an adult have, who suffered some memory loss due to brain injury/coma, and lives with parents?

You do not indicate whether or not the mother has legal guardianship of this person. His rights would depend on whether she has a legal right to...

My wife died 2 weeks ago unexpectedly. we have been living separated for a while but still friends. How do i get a divorce?

If your wife died you do not need a divorce, as the marriage ended upon her death.

The main difference between a legal separation and a divorce is that after you receive your final judgment from your divorce you may remarry,...

What issues will be faced in gaining guardianship of niece & nephew (14, 13) from grandparents

You do not indicate clearly how you fit into this arrangement. Are you the grandparents or the maternal side relatives? I am also not really sure...

Renegotiating custody and visitation 5 years after a nasty divorce. Mediation independent or court? Which one?

If your ex-wife is open to mediation, I always feel this is the best place to start. If she is unwilling to work with you, you will have to go back...

I need help with my family it seems like it's falling apart?

There are low cost clinics that offer counseling if your boyfriend agrees to go. You may also want to try mediation, regarding the issues you have.

Split of assets?

It would depend on whether or not his boat and truck were purchased with community funds or separate funds. If he purchased the boat/truck with...

How can I claim retroactive child support?

In California, you can only collect child support from the time you initially file the appropriate paperwork with the courts and the judge actually...