Can the court order us to mediation when paternity is an issue?

Yes, the court may order you to mediation. Also, there are many issues you brought up regarding paternity, domestic partnership and biology. You...

Marriage settlement agreement in California

A big problem you have is that your husband is in the military. That alone will delay the process as his military status may change the speed and...

I have a trial setting date coming up fast for my divorce and my spouse said that she will not attend. What are my options?

You can file a motion with the court to enter the Judgement per CCP Sect.664.6. Or, at the trial setting conference, you can ask the judge then to...

Ow can they take my child away when i have joint legal and physical custody based on income? Thats illegal.

I would immediately file for a Request For Orders, RFO, for a modification of the current order re support and visitation. I would use her...

Can I collect back-due child support pursuant to an international child support agreement from another country?

There is no reason why you should not be able to register the order here in CA and then enforce it. Rather or not you are allowed interest would...

Seeking lawyer for Family Law Appeal in Sacramento, and FEDERAL CONTRACT I-864 enforcement

Look under www.calbar.gov for a board certified specialist in family law. Good luck!

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I have a minor child who is currently living in Wiscons but I live in California. My ex and I had previous parternity settlemen

First off, you will need to file in San Francisco where you previously had orders and not in L.A. where you currently live. Second, you may wish...

I filed OSC. last april 24,2012 the last court date the judge toll me to file motion to set aside judgment ,

Just so you know, the motion is now called a "Request For Orders". And, yes, if you believe that child and spousal support or not correct, you...

My son is in jail can I take custody of his four year old?

As the other attorney stated, you may wish to file for guardianship of your grandchild. In the alternative, you may ask the mother to file a...

I have primary physical custody, joint custody isn't working. My ex filed for full custody, can that be done in California?

What the judge may choose to do depends entirely on your personal situation. The courts prefer to keep the status quo, meaning, what you have been...