Do I need a family law attorney

If you can afford it, hiring a lawyer is definitely the best way to approach this situation. That said, most courts have self-help centers that...

Would this be considered "contempt?"

Convincing the court to hold someone in contempt of court is not all that easy to achieve. There are defenses to being charged with contempt, so if...

If I get an increase in pay, will the amount of child support I pay increase?

In California (and likely in most jurisdictions), the short answer to this question is "probably." There are exceptions to an increase in support,...

What could i do to stop my kids father from enrolling them in a different school before our mediation date.

At this point it appears that your ex has legal custody of the kids, and if that is so then he will have the ability to determine where they will...

Is going to have lunch with your children at school considered a function?

As Mr. Durham noted, what is and is not a "function" is a matter of opinion. In my opinion bringing your child lunch is not a "function." I...

Can I appeal a child custody case after my attorney did'nt present all the facts in the case such as domestic violence etc.

It is impossible to give an opinion on the viability of an appeal without a thorough review of all the evidence, the filings and the court...

Debtor's exams do indeed exist in family court, which is simply a branch of the overall "civil" court system.

Have court order to pay alimony and child support. Just laid off, how much do I have to earn in next job to keep Court happy?

Your attorney is not exactly correct. You are in contempt of court if you willfully disobey a court order. The court order you describe is that you...

My x is now renting a room with seperate entrance.no running water or toilet.my 10 year old daughter visits him.

Sounds like a difficult situation. That said, if your daughter is otherwise safe and her dad is looking after her then the court will likely not...

Is it unusual for only the NCP parent to be given summer vacation time in the custody order?

The court order will control. If it gives a specific period of summer vacation to the NCP but not to you, then you do NOT have a specific period of...