Hi! I live in California. My ex-husband only ever paid 1 year child support. My son was 9. He never paid again.

First, the answer to your question is no. There is no statute of limitations on a valid child support order. Second, there are lots of ways to...

Can my child's mother file right for child support without even trying to reach an agreement?

Yes. The child has every right under California law to be supported pursuant to the Guideline regardless of your intent to negotiate a settlement.

How should I use Family Law Code 3044 to prove the childrens best interest is not to be in their Mothers Care?

You are asking an open ended question. There is no perfect way to prove up a custody case. Use your common sense, get evidence in your favor and...

My divorce atty. told me not to show up for a court date. She gave away custody of my daughter. How can I get her back?

Not all attorneys are created equal and have the knowledge and skill set to litigate contentious custody battles. You need a very good family law...

Family Code 4062 is the authority for what you are asking. The court will look to the need of the day care and the cost. If the need and cost are...

How do I get child's father to give back baby's clothes and toys he has taken during vusits and refused to return? May I sue ?

This is not a small claims issue. The small claims court does not have jurisdiction over family law matters and the case would be transferred to...

Older couple divorcing. Question regarding life insurance.

Sometimes, and usually in the context of spousal support. The term policy is usually a security system for the supported spouse as long as they are...

Is a birth certificate as good as a declaration of paternity in court if my husbands ex is trying to get a dna test

Get the voluntary declaration of paternity. It has the effect of entry of judgment of paternity. Family Code 7573. The ex had the right to rescind...

Is there an any better time of year to file for divorce in California?

One benefit to filing and serving as soon as possible is that because in California you have to wait 6 months before the court will grant your...

Is possible to appeal an unjust spouse support verdict that has placed me in a consistence final difficulty?

It is possible to appeal, however improbable that you will get a reversal of the trial court. The trial court has the abuse of discretion standard,...