Can my child emancipate just because she wants to live with her grandmother?

You have not given us your child's age. This is important because a child cannot become emancipated if he or she is less than fourteen years of...

Am i able to start a new court process to change exchange location, or do I need to get a request to change venue?

You need to modify the existing court order in the county in which the order was made, unless the court will transfer venue (assuming both counties...

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I have received a letter from children's services and I am not sure if it is best to have legal representation or not.

Seriously? It is always best to have representation by an experienced attorney, regardless of whether this is dependency or delinquency. Do not...

Ex wife and I have a parenting plan signed that it's been filed to the court. she has not let me seen my daughter for 1 yr

You have not seen your daughter for a year? What are you waiting for? Run, do not walk to the nearest experienced family law attorney. As a...

Just to be straight, your child and the child's mother are now out of the State of California and have been for two months. I can pretty much...

Can I lose primary custody if I ask to move out of state with my 6 year old but the judge rejects my request?

You would not necessarily lose primary custody of the child as a result of requesting a move away order, so long as you do not move if the court...

Can my daughter's mother take my daughter out of state to live when I have visitation every weekend?

The Family Law Facilitator maintained by the Superior Court, Los Angeles County can assist you in filling out the necessary forms, although they...

Where do I go to try to get an emergency order of full custody of my toddler?

You have not provided enough facts to answer your question without a great deal of speculation. Is there currently a custody order? Since you...

Can I get a POA for someone to file custody modification papers on my behalf?

I do not know of any State requiring a party to be present in that State before bringing an action. I frequently represent clients who reside in...

How can my son get involved with his oldest son's school ( he is all most 4) he was given joint legal custody but his visitatio

Without actually reviewing the existing court order an answer would be pure speculation. Does your son have his contacts with the child's school...