Can my wife take my daughters out of state if she puts child support even though we're not legally divorce

File a dissolution/divorce with the court. Filing with the court and serving her will create automatic temporary restraining orders prohibiting her...

If there is no legal orders for custody as of now and i just filed for custody two days ago should i let my kids go with my ex

There is a risk your ex would keep the children until the court date. It's very difficult for law enforcement on these issues because no court...

Can I file paperwork so my child's father does not file abandonment on me for leaving the country?

Filing a paternity action (if you're not married; Dissolution if you are) would be a wise decision so you can have court orders in place to...

Can I take our child out of California and move to Maryland to be with my family?

If there is a case with the court, automatic temporary restraining orders would prohibit the move unless the dad consented (preferably in writing)...

Father wants 50/50

The court will likely order a step-up parenting plan where you could work your way up to overnight visits. Discussing specific facts would help a...

You should be able to find a limited scope attorney. Many family law attorneys offer a free consultation. You should be able to find an affordable...

Will I look bad in custody mediation if I am living with family while saving to purchase a home?

You will not look bad. In fact, you're only four months away from purchasing a home, and that alone is a great accomplishment. Also, the court...

Can my ex-spouse move my child without my permission from California to another state?

Who knows if your ex actually sent you what she claims to have sent. These alleged documents could have been the required notice that you are to...

Can child support agency override court ordered visitation?

Court orders need to be obeyed. Sometimes people working for the department will say the wrong thing. You state that your ex wife said that the...

Can my ex sue me for incurred living expenses after separation, but before divorce was finalized?

I agree that some information is unclear. However, if a court made an order for you to pay something and you actually paid it, then you should be...