Chances of obtaining legal custody of 3 year old son? Does he have chance for joint custody?

If by "full legal custody" you mean the ability to make all decisions for your child without input from father, based upon my experience in the San...

Alimony and child support

You can appeal most judgments. There is a time limit on filing a Notice of Appeal which is pretty much set in stone. By that I mean if you fail...

Runaway spouse seeking child support after 10 years

From a strictly legal perspective you are not out of luck because you have never taken action. From a practical perspective you are probably not...

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Which child support order controls?

In general terms, the unpaid child support up to the date the case was transferred to California should bear interest at the Illinois rate. Once...

Determining Temporary Spousal Support and Attorney Fees in California

Temporary spousal support can be calculated using a mathematical formula. Your friend needs an experienced attorney who understands the factors...

When determining perm spousal support in Ca does "maintaining standard of living" considered?

The standard of living is mentioned in the California Family Code as it applies to long term spousal support. Section 4320(a) and Section 4320(d)...

How do i get a appeal the order after hearing and. request new hearing different court due to due process violations at hearing?

You have a limited amount of time to file your Notice of Appeal, if you file late the Court of Appeals will most likely reject your appeal. ...

Retirement nor pension was mentioned in My paper work . Dose these mean she doesn't get any part of mine?

To reiterate what my learned colleagues asked, what paperwork? If by paperwork you mean a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Judgment of Legal...

Does an employer have to pay at least minimum wage even if it's under the table?

I am not getting any points for this, but it is an interesting question so I will answer it. You are both at fault and "bigger" fault does not...

Were children's rights violated after DCFS left them in an abusive home for 2 years after numerous reports?

What relationship do you have to the children? DCFS often moves slowly and in mysterious ways (no joke intended, I really cannot fathom why DCFS...