What evidence will count in a custody battle that the father has alcohol problems ?

It is possible to obtain sole legal and physical custody of a minor based on alcohol abuse. The Court has a duty to protect a child when one...

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Can I cancel or pull out a restraining order I filled with a hearing date?

If you have a TRO already, then you should be able to file an ex-parte to request that the Court dismiss the case and take the TRO out of the CLETS...

My mom is gambling-addicted and she neglects and mentally abuse my 8-years old sister. How to take over the custody?

It sounds like you an adult child and are concerned about a minor in your mother's care. Your father has standing in this case to ask for custody....

Change of venue approved now what?

You can find out whether Alameda County still has the file by going to the clerks office to try to pull the file. If they do not have the file, it...

I am filing for a child custody in support but I am also moving to different state in few months and come back in 6mons.

Moving away can be a major factor in your case. If you have custody, and you are wanting the children to come with you, then you must get approval...

How long does a person have before he can file charges against someone if he did not file charges in a domestic violence matter

First off, your boyfriend has no authority to file charges against you. The City Attorney's office, or the District Attorney has sole authority to...

If me and my ex made agreement my text messages of children support can i take my ex to Court

Your agreements are not enforceable without an Order of the Court. With custody, the Court will likely follow your status quo (meaning how you...

Can parties face sanctions for failure to provide up-to-date Income & Expense Declarations in the State of California?

If the Court has ordered Income and Expense Declarations to be filed and the other party has not filed pursuant to Order of the Court then the...

Mediator did not inform us of the significance of the date of separation; used my post-separation income to calculate support.

You are most certainly allowed to file an RFO to address the support issues. There will most likely be opposition in the form of opposing counsel...

Can I get a restraining order lifted against me for the other party violating Family code 6320?

The best way to handle this matter would be to file your own request for a restraining order, and then potentially using that as a tool to get the...