If you have been the victim of recent physical violence (visible marks are not necessary--offensive touching of any kind qualifies), you should...

I need a lawyer to pursue modification of child support. I have been divorced for 5 years and ex recently got permanent job.

After you file your Request for Order requesting an increase in child support based on the other parent's substantial increase In pay, the other...

Is there a difference if a child support lien is filed with a local CA County or the CA Secretary of State?

The lien filed with the San Diego County Recorder by the Dept. of Child Support Services attaches to any real estate in that person's name in San...

Ex controlling my daughter's cell phone.

Without knowing all of the specific facts and circumstances of your case, it is difficult for me to predict what a particular family court judge...

How are assets divided in California. Wife has pension from other state. Do I get half. What about alimony. What happens to IRAs

Unless you and your spouse agree otherwise, pensions are divided on a pro-rata basis in California, meaning you get one-half of the community...

The issuance of a restraining order can have far-reaching adverse consequences on the restrained person. Aside from the obvious need to stay away...

I am looking for a family law attorney

Many attorneys (including me), do not have office hours on the weekends, but will make evening and weekend appointments as a courtesy to our...

Records of criminal convictions are public. You do not need a subpoena. If you are looking for records in San Diego County, just go to the...

If your husband's criminal fines were not paid to the court, the debt never goes away. Not only may a $300 civil assessment be added to the past...

My spouse put me out cause I wouldn't adopt a child. can I get spousal support

The court may order a party to pay for the support of the other party in an amount, for a period of time, that the court determines is just and...