Be prepared for the trial and be truthful and accurate with the judge. Do not exaggerate the facts. Make sure that you are not abusing the...

I’m pregnant , but the dad will not be around can I just give my baby my last name ?

You can do whatever you want on the birth certificate, but the father can come back later and have the birth certificate changed. It does not...

Will my son be financially responsible in any way if I accept In Home Support Services for his son?

I think you have temporary guardianship...not custody. I would think you are in the Historic Courthouse and not the Family Law Courthouse across...

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I have a court hearing tomorrow for a domestic violence restraining order. Are mediators present for family court?

There are no mediators in domestic violence restraining order trials. This is one of the most serious types of hearings/trials that the court does....

Which state to file for child support and can I get it waived?

Here is the problem, it looks like he didn't file for a modification when he got the children, so under that order you are still receiving child...

Will I be able to meet with a mediator in at a Court hearing pertaining to a DV restraining order?

Since you have requested a court hearing and you stated this is your "husband" I am thinking that you filed for a domestic violence restraining...

What options do I have for filing divorce when my husband controls all of our finances?

I have recently handled a case in Riverside just as you describe. In my opinion, you immediately seek an experienced family law attorney in the...

Here is how it works in Riverside (said the Riverside Family Law attorney.) In Riverside when you file the petition for dissolution nothing...

What are the guidelines when it comes to “third-party contact“ under the additional provisions form for child custody?

This is not your chance to dictate who can be around the child or to use this as a sword. If there is someone convicted of child abuse, domestic...

Can back child support that does NOT include welfare reimbursement be TERMINATED if the custodial parent re-married me?

The parties can agree to terminate the arrears. The judgment survives your remarriage and the order is still the order. You can mutually agree by...