Tragically, the dependency court has jurisdiction over the kids assuming a 300 petition has been filed and everything will be handled through that...

First win the restraining order and ask the court for a finding that the allegations were made knowing they were false. Then you submit the...

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Can I file for modification of child support at Santa Monica if my case is downtown?

You must file in the same court where the original case was filed BUT you can also file a motion to change venue closer to where you live if the...

Is there exception to video of police statement and doctor statement 2 be admissible evidence to protect child in CA family law?

Be extremely careful here because there are Federal Wire Tapping statutes you must abide by that carry serious penalties if violated. Depending on...

Contempt Sentencing

First, good for you on the contempt, which are extremely difficult to prove. Second, punishment is $1000 fine and/or up to 5 days per count and or...

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Do I need to hire an attorney?

You can do discovery on your own but it is not advise because it can get extremely complicated especially if the responses are inadequate and you...

By California law there is some protection for the wife against her husband's request for divorce without a reason?

All your husband will need to show to get a divorce are irreconcilable differences, which basically means he wants a divorce and that's it. If,...

How to get quick custody of children?

The only way you can check up on the children is to contact CPS and have them do a wellness check. CPS will contact you if they feel it...

How to get full custody?

You cannot terminate parental rights in family court so the best you can ask for is supervised visitation with sole custody to father. If...

You really should have an attorney for this issue since it is a complex procedural issue but you will need review your Local Rules of Court...