Can mother get child support if she gets 20% custody of kids? Can state make me pay it?

It is possible to get a child support order even if you do not have custody of the children. Child support is based on both parent’s income and...

The answer is yes if the gifts are reoccurring. The most current case on the point is In re the Marriage of ALTER (2009) 171 Cal App 4th 718. ...

We have been living together for 20 years without getting married in california....do I have the same right as one who is legal

There is no common law marriage in California. If you resided in a state that recognized common law marriage during your 20 year relationship for...

Would the court order that only certain people be part of the exchange?

It is very common for the court to order that significant others are not present during the exchanges due to conflicts. The court could even go...

6 mos. waiting period for uncontested divorce is over in 2 mos. Can respondent amend something(s) before the divorce is final?

You are NOT divorced just because six months has elapsed. You are not divorced until a final judgment has been entered terminating your marriage....

FAMILY LAW- What EXACT paperwork must be filed in order to request a Change of Venue from one county to another?

You can only request a change in venue if neither party resides in the current county. If you have both moved out of that county you can seek a...

Husband's ex wants to go back on their verbal agreement.

It is possible that the Ex goes back on her word. Verbal agreements are only worth the paper they are written on. Your spouse needs to keep a log...

Attorney serves me with orders before filing them in violation of California Rule Of Court 5.125(g). He never sends filed copy

It appears that you are being sent a FAOAH to approve as to form and content and you do not respond. After 10 days with no response the FAOAH is...

How can I fight back in Family court? I am going through a divorce and custody battle. No money and no attorney???

You have two options. The first one is to get some money and hire an attorney. That is easier said than done. The second option is to contact...

In California, how can you give up parental rights, so that biological father can adopt?

The biological father could do a step parent adoption since he is married to the Mother. This would terminate your parental rights and achieve the...