Does it look better to the judge if one parent has an attorney over the other?

The judge should not be bias one way or another. However, you may want to consider hiring an attorney to protect your interests. Often times,...

Request for Emergency Custody was DENIED because of an old restraining order. Where to go from here?

It appears that California has jurisdiction. It appears that at the time you filed for your emergency hearing that there was a restraining order...

Any advice on how to deal with custody case where one parent doesnt want a child to have cell phone and the other parents does.

I would speak to Dad first. You may want to send him an email outlining your concerns. Emails can be used as paper trails. If he is not allowing...

In Child Custody cases, in which the child was conceived within a extramarital affair, will the father be granted visitation?

If you are asking for one day a week supervised visitation, you will need to show why this is in the best interest of the child. If you have...

My daughter was never served with papers for her to go to court -her ex filed for custody.she found out today she have to go?

Your daughter has to be there tomorrow or the court may make temporary orders. It sounds like Dad filed for an emergency hearing. Thus, he is not...

Can I get my back child support forgiven now that I've proved that the custodial parent is on drugs?

I suggest that you file a Request for Order to modify child support. Modification of child support will be retroactive to the date of filing the...

It appears that you may have been defaulted due to you not filing a response to the Petition for Dissolution in a timely manner. It is odd that a...

Re-establish my visitation with my kids

You have to file a Request for Order requesting a modification of custody and visitation. If you were not served with any documents informing you...

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My ex wife moved away over year ago now she came back and wants to go back 50/50

Based on the information provided, it appears that you have a strong argument as to why there should not be a 50/50 custody order. If the children...

My fiancé and I fell asleep in the same bed as his 4 year old son from his first marriage. Legally is that wrong?

All too often, parties play this game in order to gain leverage in a custody dispute. She will most likely attempt to spin this out of control. ...