How do I remedy an Order After Hearing that was never filed? My ex filed a frivolous osc protective order and was denied.

You should get your prior attorney involved at the time to remedy this if it really needs to be done; where an order needs to be signed as to...

Do I need a family law attorney?

Your parents cannot stand in for you at Court. You, though, can arrange with the Court to appear and testify by telephone. This matter should be...

Can an ex-spouse have a claim on personal settlement/award from a lawsuit after divorce?

Please take heed of attorney Daymude's observations and advice. I too want to know how much, if any, of the time giving rise to the settlement...

Is the schedule of Sunday 8 am - friday 2pm considered a 5 nights 6 days schedule?

The name seems unimportant to me. What seems important is the failure of your Court to give times for child exchanges. Orange County is not the...

All court proceedings are available for public inspection except when sealed. Sealings are obtained by statute (e.g., paternity and juvenile...

I need a pro bono attorney desperately. For my son who is 10. His court appt attorney did not listen to his needs.

I have plenty of indication that one or more high-conflict personalities is complicating this case. I'd focus on what a child therapist has to say...

What is considered necessary and reasonable expenses when calculating a Smith-Ostler order?

I'd check your order for the precise language used there. Until I know what it says I am not commenting further. You might be blessed with a...

What can happen if a change my divorce judge because the one running my divorce is not a judge is commissioner

Obviously, what would happen is you'd have a different decisionmaker who might make the same, better, or worse decisions that the commissioner. I...

Will my past actions effect the time I can spend with my child?

We are all affected by our pasts. The challenge is to contain and recovery from it and to direct your future. Get professional guidance in doing...

What kind of ex parte relief can I ask for in this situation?

You can seek an order that the child be delivered to you. The police are to intervene where there is a likely violation of this Cal. Penal Code...