My ex parte custody order was denied, now I'm terrified my violent ex will retaliate. Can I withdraw it so he doesn't find out?

In order to file an ex parte you must give notice to the other party. I am not sure how you were able to file this without giving notice. You...

Can my boyfriend kick me out without some financial help?

Not necessarily. The proper way to have you leave would be an unlawful detainer. You were not married, so you cannot go to family...

What does adding the name of the father to birth certificate legally do?

He doesn't need to add his name to the birth certificate in order to open an account for her. You both need to open an Establishment of...

Review your current orders and see if there is a paragraph that addresses move-aways. Typically, a standard order is included that requires any...

If my 16 year old son doesn't won't to go back to he's mom's after his summer with dad.will the police make him ?

Typically the police won't enforce the order as it can be traumatic for the child. Instead of involving law enforcement it would be better to go...

Would I be able to obtain some sort of custody of my newborn from the mother?

I think you want visitation so that you can spend time with the child. Here is the problem...the DNA test is not done so the court does not...

I was served 5 days after mediation date

This can happen if the mediation is set quickly but the court date is still down the road a bit. Go to court and show the documents and the...

Child Custody

You file an ex parte request for orders immediately! Do not ask your son about any of this, you don't need to involve him in a custody dispute....

You need to find the signed copies...pronto. Unsigned = no prenup.

How do I get a restraining order lifted?

It doesn't work that way. They grant/deny your request and you have a trial at the 21 day mark. Go to court and see what happened. Sounds like...