The father of my baby, we are not married, pays his ex wife $1500 in child support (no spousal)...

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, have you tried going through the Los Angeles County (the County where I presume you and the child live)? ...

First, Child Protective Services DOES NOT make the ruling as to whom the child will be placed. That is a decision to be made by the Court. That...

Can his family testify for him if hes in prison and cant come to the child custody/visitation courtdate?

If he is represented by counsel at the hearing it is possible they could testify, provided their testimony is relevant (a legal term related to...

Would this make me lose custody of my children?

Economic circumstances alone do not make a parent unfit, especially if the non-custodial parent has failed to pay support as ordered, a supposition...

My ex is in agreement that I move out of state with our daughters so what can I do now to ensure those plans are set in stone?

You need more than an oral agreement, you need a written agreement. It would be a Stipulation For Order And Order, signed by both parties and...

My daughter is living out of my ex-wife's car, is this legal?

I believe it is legal, but it may not be in the best interest of the child (the standard by which child sharing is judged). Are you concerned...

Please stop referring to your child as "my child." It sounds much better to refer to the child as "our son" (especially in pleadings). You are...

How to stop child from seeing a mental health professional?

Hmmmm - a "conflict of interest?" It is only going to be a conflict of interest if the therapist is also treating your ex or if the therapist is...

My husband fled with our minor son. The Hague ruled in my favor, but they disappeared. How can I get a divorce/custody quickly?

Depending upon what you mean by "quickly" the answer is "probably not,." It is highly unlikely the court will grant you any relief other than an...

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Do i need a family attorney if i want to seek joint custody of my child.

Your expressed desire to want to protect your rights and ensure you are a part of your child's life is laudable. You have a constitutional right...