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What is the best way to go about visiting my children? a request for child custody/visitation order?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Without any court orders, you can not enforce visitation with the kids. If you file an RFO now you should get into court within 3 months in San...

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How can I proceed to collect the money owed to me?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Have you contacted her and requested that she comply with the court orders? If she just doesn't want to pay then you can take her back to court...

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I have a pending lawsuit against car manufacture for vehicle purchased during marriage, will ex be entitled to compensation?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

The general rule is that if the cause of action or claim arose during the marriage it is community property and needs to be divided in the divorce....

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What are one's options for filing bankruptcy if living abroad for 120+ days?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

If she still is legally a resident of California then she can file Bankruptcy here, even though she took a vacation out of country. By filing , an...

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Can a party be “sanctioned for failure to negotiate”?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

Most courts have a "meet and confer" requirement that must be met before the matter will be heard, but that only means that if you don't agree you...

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My ex filed a contempt of court against me he says Iam not following court orders and not willing to Co-Parent , not answering

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

Before a finding of contempt can be made against you, there must be a specific valid court order prohibiting that particular action and a detailed...

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Respondent has still not filed any sort of response 30 days after default was set aside. How long does he have to file?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Do you mean that your upcoming hearing is an FRC "Family Resolution Conference" as opposed to an FCS appointment "Family Court Services" mediation...

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In CA in a custody battle, can a child have input on which parent she wants to live with.

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Under a relatively new statute, the court must hear from a child regarding custody issues if that child is deemed to be of sufficient age and...

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As a father, how do i go about setting up primary physical custody for my kids?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

You should immediately consult with an attorney in your area to discuss what to do and what not to do in this situation so that your children are...

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How can I find an attorney who is a divorce attorney and familiar with military divorces?

Andrea's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Base legal has a list of attorneys in your area (such as myself) with extensive military experience who have completed the military's application...

Andrea Whitehill's Answers (116)

What is the best way to go about visiting my children? a request for child custody/visitation order?

How can I proceed to collect the money owed to me?

I have a pending lawsuit against car manufacture for vehicle purchased during marriage, will ex be entitled to compensation?

What are one's options for filing bankruptcy if living abroad for 120+ days?

Can a party be “sanctioned for failure to negotiate”?

My ex filed a contempt of court against me he says Iam not following court orders and not willing to Co-Parent , not answering

Respondent has still not filed any sort of response 30 days after default was set aside. How long does he have to file?

In CA in a custody battle, can a child have input on which parent she wants to live with.

As a father, how do i go about setting up primary physical custody for my kids?

How can I find an attorney who is a divorce attorney and familiar with military divorces?