What do I do?

If you were prevented from appearing at the hearing due to representations made by the mother, that is "extrinsic fraud" and a basis to set aside...

How to appeal an unjust court order?

I feel compelled to chime in on this one regardless of the numerous answers given by my learned colleagues. To answer your first question, yes you...

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I am filing a modification of a judgement for custody, my ex is a 2x convicted felon in 1995, should I made that known?

It is probably relevant, the real issue is what weight a court should give a twenty year old conviction. The fact of the convictions apparently...

I want to leave town with my two kids can my ex husband serve me with papers to keep me here when be broke our agreement

He may not have to serve you with anything depending upon the wording of the agreement (was it made a court order?). Most San Diego County...

You can request attorney fees under Family Code section 2030, et seq. in your responsive declaration. You can also bring a Request For Order for...

Because ex didn't pay child support, I can't pay for his monitored visit. He knows Im broke, now after weeks, he asks for time

The fact the 5th judge failed to state who is liable for the payments does not necessarily mean there is no order. Usually all orders in effect...

If both parents write an agreement letter of their children and get it notarized, can this letter be used in court?

It never ceases to amaze me that people attach some mystical importance to a notarized signature. Notarized or not, it is not a court order unless...

Can I modify a child support order to have an income imputed on my ex and our visitation travel costs accounted for in support?

With you living in New Jersey and your ex and child living in Seattle I have to ask, is the current child support order a California order? ...

My sons father wants to fight for custody when he doesn't even live in california where my child and i reside he lives in texas

Given your statement of facts I understand the emotional element causing you to refer to the minor child of the parties as "my child." However,...

How to prepare for a Child Support Modification hearing?

Self-employed opposing parties usually present the most difficulties when financial issues are being litigated. From what you have stated, his...