How do I get custody of my son back from the paternal grandmother?

Assuming the case is in the family court, not the juvenile court, you should proceed with mediation through Family Court Services (you should have...

Need more time to prepare for my cross complaint. Court is scheduled on October 31,2012, tomorrow...can I get an continuance ?

Usually the court will grant a first time request for continuance of a hearing to allow a party to retain an attorney to represent the party at the...

What is the process when the divorce will be filed in the state of california and spouse is out of state - address unknown?

I concur with much of the advice provided by the other reponding attorneys, but you are not expected to hire a private investigator to do a skip...

Otherparent is now homeless and is becoming increasingly untrustworthy and i fear safety of my daughter, what steps do i take?

I agree with Zephyr Hill, however, if you get the father to agree to any change in the court ordered schedule, it would be best to have that made...

Hi, who gets the custody of my kids if me and my partner are not married? Is any of our relative have rights to get custody?

If you wish to relocate, I would suggest you do so before seeking custody orders, because once you file for parentage and custody orders in San...

Can i get legal custody for my three nephews my sister past away 2 years ago and they been with me ever since

I expect you should be successful in being appointed either as a guardian or custodian for the kids. As others have indicated, you could likely...

Can I get dates of employment and child suppport payments from past employers from my X? He denies arrearages I need to prove.

Actually, the burden of proving evidence of payment is on your x, not you. So, all you need to do is allege when you contend your x didn't pay...

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Does this constitute a change of circumstance?

If your present medical circumstances now prevent you from travel required for exchanges of your child under the current child sharing order, you...

If your order states neither you nor your wife may move with the children more than 50 miles from the other party without a court order or the...

Can my 15-year old great-niece petition the court to change her custody orders?

Your great niece is too young to bring an action in her own name in the family court to change custody or to establish a guardianship naming...