Can judge insist absent father be served notice of custody hearing before ruling?

As indicated by the attorney above, there are ways to serve via publication after due diligence is made in trying to have the other party...

Child support question.

There are a number of factors at play in a child support matter and you should speak to a family law attorney to assist you. If the Department of...

Child custody midiation and court hearing

Wait for your hearing on the return from mediation and bring the matter to the courts attention. It is possible that Mom also has an open case and...

How do I get grand parents rights

Generally in California a grand-parent can request reasonable visitation with a grand-child so long as 1.) there is a showing of a preexisting...

As long as your ex-wife has a current/valid drivers license and uses proper child restraints as needed for the minor child I would not suggest you...

From the perspective of how custody would be defined in your scenario, at 37% you do actually have what is deemed "joint physical custody." An...

I pay child support every check but have not been allowed to see my children or talk to them in over 4 years. I work allot

If the Department of Child Support Services in your area is handling the child support matter there is nothing they can do for you when it comes...

Trying to figure what would be the quickest route to gain immediate custody of the child.

You will need to Petition the court for Temporary and General Guardianship of the minor child. Considering the situation you have described, you...

When does financial support start when ex parte is granted

The commencement date should be part of the order, along with the amount (generally to be paid one-half on the first and one-half on the 15th of...

Self representing, would like to know who, other than family member can sign off the document.

Service must be done by an individual who is 1.) not a party to the action and 2.) over the age of 18. It is imperative that the person who does...