What is the time frame for a absent parent to lose all right to a child.

In California abandonment usually runs on a period of one year of no contact. Of course there could be other factors here - ie. does he know he is...

How do you find assets from an ex when he won't pay ordered support? He is hiding under new wife's name and working for cash.

Request a post-judgment income and expense declaration. Then follow him to the job and take pictures and interview witnesses. No money for an...

My ex-husband continues to violate court orders and make unilateral decisions without my consent or approval.

Sole custody is not preferred by California law, but where you file for custody modification, and you support you motion with ample evidence of...

If i was forced to write and notarize a letter stating i would not file for child support will it be used against me?

Nope, a child support waiver is useless no matter how many times you notarize it. File for child support and if he asserts rights to visitation...

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Can a parent chiise a custodial parent during CPS hearing

I am not entirely clear on what you ask, but if you are seeking custody modification giving you more time, then evidence of another parent...

If father signed the declaration of paternity 12 years ago will he still need to take a paternity test?

It is complicated in California when it comes to parentage. There are many ways to become a parent that do not involve even being genetically...

How do I get joint physical custody of my kids?

You should prepare for family court services mediation with. A good attorney. They will tell you the rest.

I'm a professional business owner who got a DUI back in 2004 and at that time moved to Virginia but moved back to San Diego

Your attorney who cleared the warrant and/or the attorney who handled sentencing (don't know if its the same person) would have had the power to...

I am being suid by ex after divorced for 19 years.i paid her off,filed deed.No mention of name removal.Good part is I'm right?

The problem with trying to trade equity for services with a lawyer is that the lawyer has to advise you in writing to seek independent counsel etc....

The mother of my child while we were married went to welfare and opend a case. I had no idea until i started to get child

You have to follow whatever the court order is, and if you have a problem with it, then you need to file your argument for modification with the...