You may want to consider filing for an emergency hearing and attaching a copy of the transcribed text message to your moving papers. It does not...

Can I get my kids taken away from me because of a DV issue not involving them?

Your soon to be ex-husband can request sole physical and sole legal custody. The incident will a the the very least raise an eyebrow. However,...

My ex agreed not get child support and ask for full custody of 13 and 11 years old. Is possible to waive child support in Calif

Child support cannot be waived. You can agree to put child support at zero dollars. However, the other parent can request to modify child...

If the parties cannot afford to pay for a 730 Eval, it is unlikely the Court will order it. Are there any facts in this case that would make a...

What does joint LEGAL 50/50 custody mean? For example....

In general terms, joint legal custody means that the parents must consult with one another when making decisions regarding their child. Regarding...

Custody and child support for unwed mother with 14 yr live-in relationship with children's gainfully employed father.

If the Court grants the restraining order, Dad will most likely be ordered to pay child support. Mom will most likely be awarded sole physical and...

Questions about my rights as the father of a child born out of wedlock in California.

You do not have a right to be at the birth. You may want to file a Petition To Establish Paternity along with a request for a DNA test and some...

Do I need permission from the other party to take kids on a cruise to alaska during my scheduled visitation

This depends on what language is in your Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) or Judgement. As a rule of caution, it is always best to inform the...

What Can I do about my ex wife refusing to confirm she is moving or even telling me where.

If you have reason to believe that the other party is moving away with your children and that this move away will affect your visitation rights...

According to California divorce law, at what age are children allowed to decide which parent they want to live with?

California Family Code section 3042 reads in pertinent part "(a) If a child is of sufficient age and capacity to reason so as to form an...