What preparations do I make for an ex parte hearing? Has a judge ever sided with a parent in my situation?

First of all, what does the existing order say about leaving the City and who is supposed to have the child for the holidays? You did not give...

What is required to obtain change of venue when wife divorce attorney was prior Judge in same Family Court and I feel prejudiced

If you want to be heard on this, the correct procedure would be to file an RFO and P and A - this is the Code Section: 397. The court may, on...

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My fiance is asking for the engagement ring back and a jeep he has given me for my bday gift?

The Civil Code provides this: 1590. Where either party to a contemplated marriage in this State makes a gift of money or property to the other...

It is very likely that these terms are already part of the orders made by the court. You should follow the plan or risk losing the children. ...

You will need; FL 180; FL 170; FL 130; FL 141; FL 144, FL 190 and FL 192. To file FL 141 you will need to exchange disclosure. This is mandatory,...

Could a judge take the word of our daughter when she's twelve and allow her to live with us? What about our middle daughter?

Courts tend to look at several factor and not just one in isolation. To start, I suggest you read FC 3011. Then, the Code section dealing with...

If she fallows through with her threats and attacks me will the father loose custody or be able to get more custody?

Domestic violence in the presence of a child should be avoided. Do not provoke her; do not retaliate. Custody aside, behaving this way in the...

Should I pay my last check Oct 1st or Nov 1st?

If the court order reads that it is payable half on the first and half on the fifteenth of the month through November 1, 2016, you would have to...

What do i do if my husband does not want pick up the divorce papers from the post office and sign the green slip?

Have someone over the age of 18 - not you - hand him the papers and sign a Proof of Service of Summons. End of story and no more drama. t

How do I appeal a domestic violence restraining order? forms needed please

This is what the Code says: 6209. "Cohabitant" means a person who regularly resides in the household. "Former cohabitant" means a person who...