Family law judge told me to file ongoing child custody paperwork under the 217

Fam. Code 217 allows for live testimony. In the Court's discretion, the Court can refuse to take live testimony from you and or your witnesses...

Can you get divorced while being pregnant?

Although I am licensed to practice law in California, it is my understanding, you can file for a divorce while pregnant. You may need to also file...

My parents have guardianship of my daughter. As her parent, what rights do I have? I want her to spend time with our family.

Your case will remain in Kern County so long as the child lives there. Your best strategy may be to file for visitation schedule with your daughter...

Your question infers that the hearing was prior to May 31, 2015, and your request for a DVRO was denied. Usually restraining orders are denied...

In California, what is the statute of limitations to sue my abuser for stalking?

If nothing has happened since January 2015, then there are no grounds for a temporary restraining order or otherwise. However, once he starts up...

I need to request more time before the scheduled court date. In calif is there a form i need to fill out?

You should ask the other party if they would object to continuing the hearing. If he/she objects, then you will need to go "ex parte" asking to...

Child custody question???

Is it in your court order that when a holiday falls on the other parent's weekend, then the custodial parent gets the whole weekend? Like my...

Recourse when spouse fails to pay court ordered additional child care costs

1) It sounds like you need to establish unreimbursed child care arrears and interest on arrears by filing a Request for Order. In your Request, you...

Proper objection to raise at DV TRO hearing, if petitioner tries to admit evidence that she stole from hacking my e-mail?

How do you know that the email was stolen and or hacked? In any event, you can make hearsay objections, lacks foundation, calls for speculation,...

Where would I file for custody? Home county or new county?

In order for you to file in any county, you must have been living there for 3 consecutive months. If you meet that requirement, then you can go...