If i am charged with a simple possession but i have a strike from 15 years ago. i have asked my public defender on numerous time

Your attorney still has time to file the Romero motion. I would have filed it before the plea just to make sure we had a ruling on it. To...

Can a stipulation of move away w/ child, be challenged before move? trial was stopped at tail end, settled. child is 2 1/2

I agree with my colleagues but your question does not indicate the reason why you want to set aside the stipulation. In proper cases, even a...

I'm looking for assistance in obtaining information from a Family Court file in Sacramento. The file is ready for review now.

I don't know about Sacramento, but in other counties you can copy the file from the internet. Call the Sacramento Bar Association and inquire.

My co parent recently threatened to take me to court if I didn't trade one of my weekend overight court ordered visits I have.

I generally agree with my colleagues. On custody and visitation issues, I bend backwards towards a pleasant and flexible arrangement. You agree...

Request for Attorney fees & modification of Spousal Support

Look for a local attorney willing to work on payments. Some bar associations (like Los Angeles County Bar Association) have attorneys that are...

Why do you have custody?

Prepare all documents, copy them and have someone other than yourself (over 18 years old) send them to the other side and then sign the proof of...

Let's turn the tables around if we can. Consider the following code sections: § 270. ...the court shall first determine that the party has or...

Family code, need some clarification

I agree with my colleagues. Attorneys fees are normally in issue. In difficult economic situations, some lawyers will minimize attorneys fees for...

OSC family law

The amounts listed by my colleagues are for the "filing fees" and do not include the cost of an attorney. Attorneys fees will vary widely. Some...