Can I get sole custody?

Not enough information was provided to complete a thorough analysis of your situation. Obtaining a sole physical custody order under California...

I need to file for divorce in a different county than where i filed legal separation.

Closing out and dealing with the legal separation case is your first start as has been stated. Since it sounds like you do not have a family law...

I need to file for divorce but my marriage is in Louisiana and I live in California? Need advice about out of state divorce?

California Family Code Section 2320 would allow for a dissolution (divorce) of marriage if one party lived in California for six months immediately...

How do I find a divorce attorney in my area

You can click the find a lawyer tab on AVVO to find a lawyer. Contacting your local bar association is another great alternative to finding and...

How can I find out if he filed for divorce?

I agree with Attorney Waxman. Hiring a private investigator would be a good start, but you still may just want to get the dissolution started if...

Without knowing more facts and only going off what is posted here, your girlfriend can't take your daughter away from you. It sounds like either...

Can I change my child custody order if the other parent is not compliant with my child's basic education needs?

When it comes to these issues at the school, I have seen plenty of judges modify custody in favor of the responsible parent. Although nothing is...

When my daughter was born her father NEVER signed the birth certificate, does he have any rights?

The father does have rights once orders have been made by the court. You have a right to file a paternity case against him, just as he has the...

How do I get my children back

You may need to file a request for order to modify custody and visitation, but this might be difficult if the judge recently made this ruling. You...

Can I move out of California with my kids if their dad is in drug rehab?

Filing for divorce in California will create automatic temporary restraining orders (ATRO's) preventing either parent from moving out of California...