Under California child support laws is there a minimum or maximum percentage of child support per paycheck?

There isn’t an "average" amount in California (not exactly, at least). To be sure, I suspect that someone could gather statistical data on all the...

What is the process in california family court to modify a visitation order?

You can make an ex parte request to modify the visitation order, but as a practical matter, if he hasn't seen the kids since July there likely...

There is no common law marriage in California. In fact, the California Family Code states that California abolished common law marriage in 1895. ...

Can a hindu family adopt a muslim girl in the state of California?

I am unaware of any legal impediment to a Hindu family adopting a Muslim child and I would be surprised to discover the existance of any such...

CA criminal law and domestic violence laws, enforcement of restraining orders

You can and should go get a restraining order from the court. You can go to the Family Law Facilitator's office at the courthouse located at 111...

CA state divorce law, division of marital assets, community and separate property division

The assets (marital ["community"] and separate) aren't exactly "frozen." What does happen, however, is that upon filing of a Petition for...

CA child custody laws, child custody and visitation order

Bearing in mind that I don't have all the facts, and so my opinion is thus limited, I think you need to continue to operate under the terms of the...

CA child custody law, procedure for modifying child custody order

Well, mother can certainly change her mind and repudiate (or at least try to) her handwritten agreement. However, she cannot insist on a plan that...

Mothers right to custody, abused's rights to protection in the courts.

Yours is a very compelling story. The best advice I can give you at this point is "don’t give up!" I realize that sounds trite, but it sounds to...

CA child support law, procedure for seeking modification to child support order

You should indeed file your response (it is actually called a "Reply" in this context) so the court can review it in advance of your hearing of...