If there is already a custody order in place would an OSC suffice to get those changed for a continual violation of the orders?

I concur with my colleague. Contempt is must be very specifically plead for each instance of contempt. You would be better to file a Modification...

Is the final judgement for divorce that is signed by the judge considered a court order?

I concur with Attorney Routledge that you will need to file a Wage Assignment Order to collect your current spousal support each month. Depending...

How can I help my step daughter come live with us?

I concur with my colleagues. Your husband will have to file to Modify Custody/Visitation in the Court that has jurisdiction. If it was in the...

The 10 years would be determined from date of marriage to date of separation. So even if the divorce lasts for 3 years, the determination for long...

What should I file with the courts

I concur with Attorney Routledge. You will want to file the Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship and a Request for Order regarding...

Do notarized agreements on child custody stipulations have validity in Court without being an order?

If you want to make a stipulation and order file form FL-355 with your agreements and signed by the parties. You can find that form at the...

At what age does a judge stop child care stop?

I concur with my colleague. It sounds like your children do not need child care and you may want to go to Court to request that it is not...

I have defended myself from my ex husband that has a stay away order and now I am being charge with battery and child abuse.

Cannot figure out what your question is. Please be specific if you are looking for us to give you an answer.

I refused papers being served for joint custody? Will they try again, i didn't know i should have taken them.

You should not have refused service of papers for a hearing. Of course you will be re-served. Or the hearing will be rescheduled until you get...

What can we do if one of our children will not follow our new custody arrangement?

You need to encourage her to follow the new Court order. If after awhile she is still unhappy go back to Court and let them know it is not working....