Hi, Good question. Your last statement is key: You need to file a motion to enforce or modify the present custody order. You need a copy of the...

Hi, This is a good question and a tricky situation. You generally should pay spousal support for only one half the length of the marriage when...

Until the court changes the custody order it is in effect. If both parents agree to change it or not follow it to the letter, there are no legal...

To advance a hearing you need an emergency. What is an emergency to you and me is often not an emergency for the court. An emergency suitable for...

Hi Hi HOW TO PREPARE FOR A DIVORCE IN CALIFORNIA There are several steps a party can take to prepare for a divorce in California: Gather...

Yes, very likely you do. I imagine there is an issue of child support as well; the mediator doesn't deal with anything beyond custody and parenting...

You can file a motion (in Family Law called a Request for Orders). In California, child support is determined using a mathematical formula...

You can submit a supplemental declaration. You may want to use form MC-030 which is the judicial council declaration form. In it you would state...

You don't need a memo of points and authorities in family law unless a judge requests one. This is different from civil law where one generally...

It is hard because it seems clear that the opposing lawyer is using your layperson status as a weapon. It's unfortunate because unlike most areas...