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...

What should a spouse/Father do, when out of malice, the other spouse refuses to return a minor back to fathers custody?

This should be done by the L.A. County D.A. Go there with a child-location order.

Lawyer won't respond to my attempts at contact when my case mediation is on Monday?

Today was a working day and so are the next two. I suggest that you go to the attorney's office to best assure that you will make contact with...

What legal recourse exists after a permanent DVRO was issued based on complete fabrication and lying under oath by the x spouse

"It was blatantly obvious that the x spouse was lying and fabricating the story at the hearing." But, the Judge issued the DVRO believing or not...

Dad's history of child abuse and child neglect are certainly highly relevant and problematic to the extent that he hasn't shown himself to be...

I would not attempt to do so without a license from his Estate as you would seem to be trying to commercially benefit from his name and likeness.