My “soon to be ex” attorney called me and told me they’re filing a domestic violence restraining order against me.

Theoretically, if they are filing or have filed a DVTRO, the Sheriff would serve it, which would not violate any orders that you seem to have. With...

I agree with the above counsel's points, and would also note that in San Diego county, generally if both parties miss the first Self Represented...

Reducing child support after loss of employment and shared custody arrangement?

If you're unemployed, and have proof that you are looking for work, but due to market factors cannot be employed, a reduction would likely occur....

What do I do if I am paying child support and arrears but my child no longer lives with the custodial parent?

If the child is no longer residing with the other parent, this would be grounds for a modification of child support motion. The family law...

What rights do I have to get a mentally unhealthy biological father of shared child to leave me alone outside of parental duty?

If you are being harassed, you should re-file for a domestic violence restraining order. Technically, if you had one, you should have used the call...

What are the best suggestions to make a peaceful contact happen from speaking to a judge myself?

If you're the victim, and you no longer want the restraining order, you're going to have to explain to the judge why that is the case. Most Judges...

I have a family member who does drugs that lives with me can my co parent get physical custody of our children?

Agree with the above answer. Not enough facts to determine; say for example, if the drugs is marijuana, which is now legal for adults in the state,...

I want to request a guardian ad litem, is the family court obligated to appoint one, I am dealing with Parental Alienation?

If you are requesting a guardian, you will have to file a noticed motion. Guardians, in most cases, do not conduct any evaluations. I believe you...

Can i adopt privately?

As private companies, adoption agency have the right to impose their own criteria on who(m) can adopt children. In any case, you will have to go...

You can hire an attorney for this in your area; having said that, it is very difficult to negotiate down student loan debt for anyone due to the...