Unfortunately, a government child support case deals with limited issues of paternity and support. You may want to consider filing a Petition to...

Can I collect IHSS for the hours that my daughter is with me?

It appears from your summary that you are looking for a reduction in your child support obligation. Since you had a lawyer during your divorce,...

I'm sorry for what you're going through. Our Family Code section 245 states, in part, that "(b) Either party may request a continuance of the...

Under what circumstances can parental visitation be denied, and how can I request that?

I'm sorry for what you're going through. Our family courts have the authority to modify child custody and visitation orders while your child is a...

How do I find an attorney for a low income single mother ?

Hi. We have a lot of great resources in southern California for low-income families. I suggest contacting the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles...

Am I denying visitation?

These are just my professional opinions and they can obviously vary from one lawyer to another. I've seen Judges order an exchange point half-way...

How do I find out if and where my child was taken by CPS or DCFS?

In Los Angeles County, child abuse and neglect investigations are handled by the DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services). There are...

Dad has legal custody but ive alwYs had physical custody of my 11 year old .dad has never helped financially

Hello, I'm sorry for your troubles. In California, your daughter's Father has a statutory duty to financially support her. Parents' financial...

There is no visitation set up yet we live in California and I pay child support and I want to take my daughter to new York can i

Hello. If you haven't done so already, you may want to visit your local family law courthouse to pick up a forms packet for Parentage or Petition...

TO WHAT EXTENT DO i have to look for my daughters biological father to be able to have her be adopted by my now husband?

In California, step-parent adoptions are a two step process. First, you must ask the Court to terminate the biological Father's parental rights. ...