Can my husband file parental kidnapping charges if I take our son to live with me to my new apartment in the same city?

The practical answer is to file first since you know he will try to cause you trouble. Further, it would be best for your child if you two come to...

WHAT can I do?? How can I get help with this? I work full time and go to school to time

If you have served your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (*”PDD”) and the other party’s is overdue, then you have the right, pursuant to...

What happens next? Will my kids get taken away? Will I have to go to curt for this? Is it considered child abuse?

Appropriate discipline does not leave bruises on a child. I agree with Ms. Straus that this is serious. If this ends up in Juvenile Dependency...

How--EXACTLY--do I admit video evidence at family law hearing? I am pro per, and Petitioner is a very practiced attorney.

If by " and then offering an interpretation of it for the court" you mean that she has filed a declaration with the court addressing the contents...

How can he get restrained from seeing his daughter? what judge would take away a child from the status quo of her home

Sounds like he was served with a Temporary Domestic Violence restraining order. That order will expire on the date of the further Domestic...

What should I do, I gave post 9/11 gi bill spouse, uses it, got high paying job,then files for divorce. Cani get anything back?

if you haven't finished your divorce yet, you may wish to look into Family Code Section 2641 . If you want to read that section, just Google...

What do i need to do meet my exes girlfriend since she is consistently around my children and now vacationing w them?

Check your orders. Usually they will say that the parties have to keep each other informed of their addresses and contact information. Usually...

Can I request that my children not spend the night with a girlfriend of ex? What are my rights to protect my children.

The cheaper way to go is to ask for counseling to facilitate visitation. The more expensive route is to request a Child Custody Evaluation. You...

Wil an attorney take my case knowing he is in contempt of court to pay attorney fees? And if I show good cause could I relocate?

If you can't afford an attorney, then you will have to do the work yourself, ask the Family Law Facilitator at the courthouse, or try to find a pro...

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Can we ask the court to make our custody agreement an order of the court without filing for a divorce in Contra Costa County, CA

One of you must file a Petition for Custody (FL-260) with the court to pen a case and get a case number. Then the two of you can file a...

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