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Does filing divorce papers first have an advantage? . Does the court you filed in determine the court that will hear the matter?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

There are residency requirements needed to be met to file for divorce, and they differ from state to state. It sounds like they were living in...

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Wanting to obtain sole custody of child in CA

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Rather than go though the Courts and attorneys for advice on this, maybe you could try using a counselor who specializes in dealing with high...

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Can I ask the judge to drop the request for a restraining order since it was denied at the first hearing

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Yes, however you need to SHOW UP for the hearing and request that the restraining order be dismissed WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is very important that...

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Will co-habitation play a big part in my child custody case in California?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Its NOT going to prevent you from seeing your children, what will cut back on your timeshare is waiting to start a process to see them.

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My ex husband lawyer can't bring up the same thing over and over in each hearing if its already been heard?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

He or she may. Seek legal advice about filing what is called a motion in limine so that these issues can no longer be brought up and possibly not...

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My friend's wife left him and took his 6-yr.-old daughter. There was no physical abuse. He doesn't know where they are.

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Hire him an attorney.

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Will my ex's attorney be present at our custody mediation?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Court ordered mediation is custody and visitation only. Attorneys are not present. You should however retain an attorney so that you are on equal...

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Can a parent draft a child custody agreement here in CA without filing divorce and the use of a mediator or Judge?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Then you need to file for divorce or legal separation. The longer you wait to assert your rights to see your children, the less interested a...

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Is my marriage legal if my wife's divorce papers were not signed until after we were married?

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

You are now adding facts not previously told. If this happened thirteen years ago as opposed to recently as the other question seemed, then you...

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Looking for a pro bono lawery to help me in my cps case regarding my son.

Daniel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Is your case in Juvenile Dependency Court? If so you get Court appointed counsel. If not and is in Family Court, seek your local bar association...

Daniel Seth Williams's Answers (1922)

Does filing divorce papers first have an advantage? . Does the court you filed in determine the court that will hear the matter?

Wanting to obtain sole custody of child in CA

Can I ask the judge to drop the request for a restraining order since it was denied at the first hearing

Will co-habitation play a big part in my child custody case in California?

My ex husband lawyer can't bring up the same thing over and over in each hearing if its already been heard?

My friend's wife left him and took his 6-yr.-old daughter. There was no physical abuse. He doesn't know where they are.

Will my ex's attorney be present at our custody mediation?

Can a parent draft a child custody agreement here in CA without filing divorce and the use of a mediator or Judge?

Is my marriage legal if my wife's divorce papers were not signed until after we were married?

Looking for a pro bono lawery to help me in my cps case regarding my son.