I agree with my colleagues. I have participated in State of the Court addresses and Town Hall meetings in which Judges have expressly stated that...

You never want to take an action that is not compliant with the court order. If your daughter is discussing harming herself, she needs...

The software includes a consideration that when the older child emancipates (turns 18 and graduates from high school) the support for that child...

If you do not appear, the court will dismiss the restraining orders. However, if CWS instructed you to file and you do not follow through you may...

I owe child support social worker came looking for me?

Hard to say. I doubt a social worker was sent to serve papers regarding child support. A social worker usually means a referral was made...

How may I obtain my personal belongings from a spouse in California

If you were not allowed an opportunity to gather your personal belongings before being served, your Judge should make an order at the first hearing...

Opposition to Ex Parte?

Yes, a declaration in response to an ex parte application is a good practice. Judges will review their pleadings before calling the matter. It is...

If neither party has prosecuted or appeared on the case then the Court will set it for dismissal after 5 years.

The Court has limited discretion in ordering a portion of the child support be paid into trust to be used for transportation costs. It is...

I agree with Ms. Routledge but I would add, if the mother or Department of Child Support Services did have proper service the Court may order...