I need to know where to go to get a paternity test for my custody situation that’s also court approved. ?

You should consult with an attorney for more details. But, generally speaking, the process initiates by filing a Summons and Petition to Establish...

I have full physical and legal custody of my kids. Do I have to inform my ex in advance of a large medical expense?

You should review the specific terms of your Order, as the Court can set a broad variety of terms depending on the facts and details or your case....

The mediator is evaluating each party's parenting skills. When a parent does not show up for a mediation, the mediator may consider this absence...

I bought my house 10 years before we got married and sold it 5 years after we were married is she entitled to any of the money.

There is not enough information here to give helpful information. For example, there is no information indicating whether you are now in the...

Does Mexico honor the division of property under CA law and if so where can I get some info?

I agree with attorney Benton that this is probably best asked to a family law attorney in Mexico, or an attorney who practices international law. ...

I'm in the divorce process and I think my ex is trying to trick me...

Above you said you “supposedly only have to pay support, if any, for half that time.” To clarify, you are referring to spousal support. You...

I have been taking care of my 5 1/2 year old 80% time the past 4 years while mother has gambling addiction. Will I get custody?

It is important to understand that there are two types of custody: Physical custody, and Legal custody. Physical custody is with whom the child...

Can a custodial parent ask for work schedules from the supervisors supervising the non-custodial parent and child time?

From your facts, it is unclear to me whether custody has been ordered by the Court. You say you've "been given 48 hours/week and overnights with...

Child refuses to spend time with dad, do I still have to force child to go with him?

Unless or until a court order is modified, one must follow the existing orders. I don’t see anything in the facts provided that indicate dad...

I owned a business for 10+ years before marriage. Now divorcing. Spouse claims it is community property. What to do?

This is a complicated area of law. The default rule is that California is a community property state. This means that all property acquired...