In California, how is the time spent (percentage) with the child arrived at for the formula used in calculating child support?

The Court will modify support as per the COURT ordered time share. They will not order support based upon a non court ordered timeshare. If they...

Substitution of Attorney Questions (MC050). What happens if we are both relieving our Attorneys and representing ourselves?

You file them with the court your case is in, and serve them on the other counsel. Unless your counsel gets your spouses before you file yours.

I have a 50/50 custody order for my 2 year old and her mother wants to take her out of state tomorrow. How do I protect myself?

If you have 50/50 custody, and she passes while in Michigan, you can simply go to Michigan with your court order and pick her up.

Is there any way to get a paternity test court-ordered against the will of my "father"?

Not after you have reached 18. There is no court case to have a court order it. However, just get a strand of his hair, some saliva off a...

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I talked to my sons dad about us making a parenting plan tomorrow at the court house. He agreed but I don't think he'll show up.

Would need more information about this. Have you filed anything in court? Is there a Paternity action pending? If no, then you can move to Vegas...

What paper should I file to ask judge to reconsider his decision?

Under CCP 1008, you can file a motion for reconsideration, it has a time limit, I believe it is 10 days after the decision, but check that if you...

My newborn's mother wants me to disappear...

Approach her with the offer to have her new husband do a "Step parent" adoption. If he adopts her he becomes legally responsible for her, and yoyo...

How can I legally own my dog?

You might want to see if there is a neighbor or friend who would take the dog until you are out of high school. If you are already paying for the...

Can conversations between the child's parents be used against them in ways that would give up their rights to the child?

Your question is a little scattered, but I will try to answer. If a parent is frustrating court ordered visitation with a child, these actions are...

Can a reply to responsive declaration be filed on standard 28 line pleading paper?

I file then all the time on pleading paper. Ensure it has the correct language regarding being subject o the penalty of perjury of the laws of the...