"Unless otherwise ordered or specifically provided by law, all moving and supporting papers shall be served and filed at least 16 court days before...

Pack your stuff up and leave. Move into an apartment. You have no obligation to continue to live there. If you have kids, contact a family law...

Easy answer, quit smoking marijuana while you're pregnant. If CPS "opens" a case, they will not "automatically" take your child, but I do not think...

What steps should I take to get my daughters biological dads rights terminated and have my husband legally adopt her?

Ultimately, the court will not terminate bio-dad's parental rights if he still wants a relationship with his daughter. Being an absentee father is...

Is my husband able to just hide away?

I'm sorry for the position you are put in. If you have not been served with divorce papers, there are not Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders...

Double jeopardy

I agree with my colleague. I will add that you can request the other party be sanctioned for his/her behavior. Everything will depend on how much...

I just got a Notice for a hearing today 11/2. It requested mediation for tomorrow 11/3 and court appearance Wed November 8.

If you were served with a Request for Order, service was not timely. You can ask for a continuance and argue that you have been prejudiced by not...

Abondoment and support?

California is a "no fault" state for divorce. While I sympathize with your situation, the court will not give much weight to his "abandonment." You...

Can I modify my daughters custody agreement?

If your ex and you agree, you can draft a new custody schedule, sign it, and file it with the court. There is very specific language that needs to...

Opposing counsel is not a "party" to the action. If you send opposing counsel interrogatories and ask that he answer them, he is under no...