Can the mother of my children be held in contempt of the court?

The Court can hold a party in Contempt on it's own motion but it is not likely to happen. You should file a supplemental declaration outlining the...

In CA what is the court likely to do if we have 50/50 and now the child is starting school?

Depending upon the Court, if you both live within the child's school district it is most likey that the Court would keep the 50/50 share plan in...

I found out my ex-wife is planning to move because her boyfriend is in the Air Force.

If there is no final Judgment in your case the burden to change custody is lower. If your are already involved in a post judgment action or if...

Can I, a parent with sole legal and physical custody, record my teenager's phone calls to be used in sessions with his therapist

To legally record the telephone calls of your teenager and another party requires to consent of both parties. Unless you have the consent of both...

Move away order. I live in Calif. and am the primary parent. I wish to relocate with my children. What do I do?

You need to file a Request for Order to modify your ex-husband's visitation. You are the parent with primary physical custody so you can ask the...

I have 3 children and my ex-wife is trying to move my children from california to chicago. What is my best way to stop this?

You should file a Request for Order to change your current orders for Child Custody and Child Visitation. You may also need to file an ex parte...

I need assistance with a child custody situation and I am not sure where to start... or what kind of lawyer to contact.

If you are pursuing a case in Family Court you should make an appointment to speak with a family law attorney and provide that person with the...

Can i fight for custody and child support once my child is born if the father is in prison?

Yes you can and you should not wait until he is out of jail to start the process. He can be served with the necessary paperwork injail and it is...

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I am in a cross state custody battle. If the father leaves my son with the grandmother for months at a time, can I go get him?

You will need to change the exixting custody order by going back to Court and explaining to the Court what has changed. Once the Court issuses a...

How much Indian will qualify my child for special rights? My mother was 1/4 th Cherokee Indian that would make my daughter 1/16?

In Guardianship proceedings the Indian Child Wealfare Act can apply. If your child has a tribial number you should provide it to the Court,...