What is preliminary declaration of disclosure and when should it be filed?

Both parties are required to exchange Declarations of Disclosure (which mainly include Income and Expense Declaration and Schedule of Assets and...

How do I get sole custody of my daughter who is 12 months?

You should file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship and then show the court the efforts you've made to contact the father. Once the...

Can my son's father stop me from going to my son's sporting events?

If there is no restraining order prohibiting contact between you, the father and/or your son, then both of you are allowed to attend your child's...

I have joint custody of my two children. Their father will not give me permission to take them out of state on vacation.

If your court order does not specify vacation time, you need to file an OSC to modify the current order. Typically, the court will allow both...

My ex-wife is sueing me for back alimony and child support.

I agree with the previous answer. Another option is to consider a Compromise of Arrears (making a lump sum payment to close out the child support...

You can file a request to modify a previous order if there has been a change in circumstances. If you disagree with the court order, contact an...

I'm representing myself in an uncontested divorce in Ca. I recieved my child support order last year.

If you already have an open action for child support (likely a separate case number from your divorce case), then the Family Court cannot take...

I need a family law attorney But i do not have all the money for the retainer

The Family Law Facilitator within the courthouse can assist you as well. They cannot represent you court but can help you prepare pleadings. They...

The father of my child left days after I gave birth and he is unfit he uses marijuana he wants joint custody can he get it?

You need to open a paternity case (assuming the two of you were never married) if one has not been opened already. You can then file a request for...

Response to Child Support Modification Order

Generally, you have a right to see any documents filed by the other party in an action. If he does not file a Responsive Declaration, he may still...