Is there anyway he can live with my son and I in our house? Can we remove this term or will we have to wait out the sentence?

The answer is “no.” See Family Code section 3030 “3030. (a) (1) No person shall be granted physical or legal custody of, or unsupervised...

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What happens if person paying child support doesn't pay full amount?

The DCSS is very slow, but they will pursue him for the full amount of your child support, as well as any arrears he owes you. Also, they can do...

What can I expect from the court if we go for full custody due to verbal abuse? I now have 50:50 custody of 2 kids.

You will need a child custody evaluation. If the ex has plenty of money, then ask the court for the ex to pay for the evaluation and for the...

If my ex-husband wants 50-50% what different types of 50-50 schedules are there besides a 2-2-5 and 2-2-3?

For a 4 year old child, week on and week off would probably be difficult for her. Probably the 2-2-3 schedule would work better for her until she...

It sounds as if your court orders already give you a week’s vacation, but your ex won’t approve your schedule or place you intend to go. The...

Do I or my daughter have rights to those items? Could we involve authorities IF we make the drive and she refuses to let her in?

You need to file a Request for Orders to change the custody/visitation orders and to obtain your daughter’s things from her mother.

Can I file a contempt of court order for non-payment of child support?

Have the Child Support Services Department collect your current support and support arrears for you. They will do all the work and do it for you...

Question regarding Child Custody and Divorce Issues

You have too many questions and issues to be answered in a forum like this. Sit down with an attorney and review your case. The issues are too far-...

How do I modify a current and arrears child support order in CA when I live in another state and child now resides with me?

If there is a DCSS support order, then that order will contain orders granting mother custody. Since California had initial jurisdiction under the...