What are my rights as an unmarried father-to-be in California?

In the event that soon to be parents are no longer living together as a child's birth approaches, the father-to-be may benefit from having...

What to do after a parent passes away, after a custody battle?

I agree with my colleague. You should definitely inform the court of the change. You can do so by filing a Request for Orders. In doing so you can...

If I am the recipient of child support payments, and I marry someone who is employed, does the amount of the payments decrease?

According to Fam Code §4057.5(a): In general, the income of a subsequent spouse is not considered when determining or modifying child support,...

What do I do if my kid's mom flakes on bringing our child for a visit again?

You can always file a Request for Order to change the current visitation order and place of exchange. In your attached declaration you would inform...

My fiancee filed for a change of venue in a custody. The ex contested this but improperly served response. Must he respond?

I'm a bit confused as to the facts of the case. However, if I understand them correctly he filed for a change of venue and she filed a response...

Can a "common law" father/spouse prevent his "wife" from taking his children out of state?

Unfortunately in CA there is no such thing as a "common law" father. In order for this father to obtain custody or visitation rights over his...

Going through divorse, i have sole physical & legal custody of kids. Can i move out of CA with my kids?

I agree with my colleague, it is probably better to inform your spouse of your intended move once you have fully reviewed your court order to...

There is a difference between physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is who the child physically lives with. Either parent can have...

I have been with my mexican boyfriend for 5 years we want to get married but he had no papers will he get papers after married

You do not need to be a United States citizen to marry in the US. However, if you wish to obtain legal status for your would be husband once you...

Im 15,my boyfriend is 21 i am pregnant and we want to get married we have my mother's permission what do we need

According to the California Department of Public Health you must be at least 18 years old to get married. If you are under 18 years of age you...