Family Code Section 271(a) says: "(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the court may base an award of attorney’s fees and costs...

Mom is wrong on the reimbursement, even if you are hiding the payments from the I.R.S.

My ex wants to take our age 13 son to Europe, for 2 wks, miss school, etc. I don't agree and he has filled a RFO. Any recourse?

I find attorney Ferdig's comment exceptional and agree wholeheartedly. You'll have the opportunity to fight it outside Court through persuasion...

Is this enough to request an ex parte?

I would go the police route first. If not promptly successful, I'd consider an ex parte for a TRO so long as you haven't waited long since you...

Interrogatories and Request for Admissions - Family Law (RFO re: custody)

Yes, e.g., Cal. Family Code Sect. 3660. "The purpose of this article is to permit inexpensive discovery of facts before the commencement of a...

What are the chances of me being the primary custodial parent of my child?

Yes, you do. Mom's DV is important to your case; make certain that she's prosecuted to conviction and that the conviction reflects any presence of...

Data of separation? Back in sept of last year wife said she didn’t love me anymore, wanted to get a job and move out.

I'm not sure that you are separate yet. Separation, as used here, requires objective manifestation of the intent of one spouse to permanently...

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What legal tools or responses do I have to mitigate verbally abusive behavior by my spouse in front of our son?

I commend you two for getting somewhat of a grip on this DV problem through couple's counseling. However, Husband's efforts to remove the...

Need an affordable Attorney

Limited scope representation can reduce the scope of work and thus fees. For those who qualify the Modes Means Program of the S.D. County Bar...

You can usually sue for personal injuries within 2 years of their occurrence and you can sue for a restraining order (since you don't have an...