Does my ex-husband have to provide a reason why I can't take our 4 kids on a cruise to Mexico?

Congratulations on having a court date to resolve this before your scheduled departure date. You are fortunate to have a court date on this...

At the TRO trial, my request for a permanent restraining order against my Ex-boyfriend was denied. Can I appeal that decision?

Restraining orders and injunctive orders are immediately appealable orders pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1(a)(6). That...

Routes to enforce Court Order

The property orders in a family law judgment are enforceable the same as a civil judgment, that is, by writ of execution, contempt, garnishment,...

You should file and serve written request that the nonconforming pleading be stricken or disregarded at the earliest possible time if your time to...

Spousal support modification

The answer to your question about modifying spousal support when child support has been terminated is contained in Family Code section...

Do I have to follow my daughter's restraining order against my parents?

If the restraining order includes the children as protected persons, yes you do, and things could get very exciting for you if you do not. If their...

If this is a stipulation and not a judgment, then use form FL-350. If this child support is to be part of a Judgment, then use Form FL-342 and...

Is calling or waiving service more favorable for the DECLARATION REGARDING NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ORDERS

California Rules of Court, Rule 5.165(b)(2)(B) says that you can ask for a waiver of ex parte (emergency) notice when “Giving notice would result...

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Can you ask for a different judge in family court?

Your daughter can ask for a Family Code section 217 hearing. She must do that in writing as she must list her witnesses with a brief synopsis of...

Your husband will not have to pay you spousal support as punishment for infidelity, because we have “no fault” divorce in California, but that...