Do I have to include this bonus as part of my support order?

The bonus is considered income attributable to you. You are under no affirmative duty to disclose this to your wife. If your wife asks for a...

Will it benefit me at the custody hearing?

The court is primarily concerned with your child's best interest. This means that the court is concerned with your child's health, safety and...

If there are no court orders, then there are no court orders for father to break. While a notarized agreement can be enforced under the Code of...

CCan i file a contempt order ?

Contempt is a quasi-criminal proceeding. This requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. It also requires knowledge of the order, ability to pay it,...

If I understand correctly, there was never a paternity case filed, and there are no custody orders filed with the court. If my understanding is...

How can I request Family Code Section 7643 ?

Court hearings are usually open to the public. Excluding them because they "don't deserve to be there" will not fly with the judge. However, if you...

Is there a California Attorney in the Inland Empire area that will offer paid consultation services on a divorce case?

Attorneys on Avvo cannot solicit their services. Most on Avvo offer free consultations and can work with you on a consulting basis. Feel free to...

What else can I do, so my kids don't get adopted?

Before a child is adopted, your parental rights would need to be terminated. If the court initiates these proceedings, you will have the right to...

What's the fastest and best way to get rights to see my child ? What forms do I file ?

You need to file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship to initiate a case. From there you need to file a Request For Order and seek a...

Her inheritance can be grounds to modify support if you can show that she has a decreased need for support. Family Code 4320 allows courts to look...