Can I have custody restored to me if my ex is planning to move out of the county?

If it is more than 40 miles, it is considered a move away case, which is considered one of the most complicated cases to try in family law. Get...

I'm Swedish, he is American. We've been a couple for 1,5 years. Met in America - doing long distance now. Can we get married?

This is better answered by an immigration attorney, but yes you can get married here in LA and an attorney can file a motion to adjust your status...

My kids are held hostage by my ex and not given any kind of communication to dad.. What should I do in the state of California?

file a divorce if your married or paternity if you are not and request the court to make orders regarding the custody and visitation issues. If...

Do I have to file a RFO in a custody case?

It is not a requirement to file an RFO unless you want the court to issue temporary orders. No hearing will held and no trial will be set unless...

Changing names of all family members

I believe that the children can be included all in one Petition and you should file a separate petition for name change; I think you should have to...

Next step.

The problem lies in her attitude of entitlement to the child and your reluctance to enforce the joint custody provisions. If you cannot reach an...

How much will it cost for someone to help me prepare divorce papers so I can file them myself?

Seek the assistance of self-help center at the court; they usually do a good job in preparing the initial papers, after you filed and served the...

Can my ex revisit the rules of our divorce decree? Is my ex entitled to any of money from selling of my house?

If the judgment awarded you the house as your sole an separate property the answer is simply no

Taking an out of state deposition with production of documents in a family law case going to trial

The cleanest way to go about it is to retain a local counsel and depose him there

Subpoena bank statements as far as you can go back; alternatively, she has the control of these assets and it would be her job to rebut the...