NCP and substance abuse history

Why are they petitioning for a temporary change of custody? If you are concerned about the NCP's substance abuse, you can file a Request for Order...

Can I get spousal support out of the sale of our home in addition to my half of the equity?

I concur with Attorney Straus. You can request that his income be imputed since he quit his job. If you are not represented you should find an...

My income has decreased this year, how do I request spousal support increase without an attorney?

I concur with Attorney Routledge, you will need to file a Request for Order regarding modification of Spousal Support. You will need to show the...

Divorce process not going as desired - change attorney ?

You might want to contact your attorney and let them know that you are disappointed in their lack of response and if they do not contact you...

How do you file proof to family court regarding ordered therapy?

I concur with my colleague. You will need to have the therapist write a letter which can be submitted to the Court attached to form MC-030. Make...

What happens in CA Family Court if the father (never married) does not show up for a sole custody hearing from the mother?

The hearing may be continued until you get it served. You may have to request service by publication. You can request an order to allow it at...

In my practice, I do a lot of custody cases for men. I always remind my fathers that they are a very important person in their daughters' lives. ...

Want a divorce and move out of state with our child but husband refuses.

I concur with my colleague that you will need to file for divorce and also a Request for Order to Move Away. You will have to explain to the Court...

Can 2 sets of grandparents file together to get visitation for the same grandchild?

I concur with my colleagues. I would agree that each grandparent file their own Request for Order for Grandparent Visitation. You may want to...

Can the judge grant custody to the father when he lives in a different county?

I concur with my colleague. If he has not seen the child for two years you should request that the visitation first begin with reunification...