I agree that the Cruz-Vargas waiver is key to answering this question. The above advice is all spot on and thorough.

Ex parte means without notice and refers to emergency hearings and other actions without much notice. What I think they are doing is trying to...

Can my ex move our children out of the county if court orders say she has to provide a 45 day notice but she doesn't?

You need an attorney to look through the facts of your case and decide the best course of action, but it sounds like you need to petition the court...

How do you report slander?

Slander is a type of defamation. It is a civil issue and you would file a lawsuit (rather than reporting it). You would have to prove that he...

Domicile vs resident for Divorce jurisdiction purpose

Well, residency is both residing in the place for the statutory period plus intending to remain permanently, so it is an interesting...

I had a possesion charge but it was dismissed after I completed a drug rehab program. Do I have to disclose this charge?

Did you do DEJ, PC1000, or Prop 36? Or, did they just continue the case, and then the DA dismissed based on your completion of rehab? The...

Need help to re-open dui conviction case from 2003

When a file is in "storage" you simply ask the clerk to request the file and give you a call when it is available for copying. This should not...

Can I get full physical custody if the father is in jail in California?

Apply to the court for custody/modification of custody and visitation, or apply to have his parental rights terminated (more difficult, but easier...

Child support case pending since I could not afford DNA test...what now??

You requested proof of paternity (you denied the child is yours), but you want immediate visitation with the child as if he/she is your own. If...

How can I have my employer deduct and send my child support payments to my ex wife?

To set up wage withholding, you need form FL-195, FL-165, FL-435,FL-450. They are available through he court's website in San Diego. Someone...