Is it contempt if a person does not pay another party since a signed court order was not in place when the expense occurred?

To charge someone successfully with contempt requires 3 things 1) a valid court order, 2) knowledge of the order, and 3) a willful disobedience of...

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What else can I do?

I'm a little confused by the facts of your case. Do you have an existing Domestic Violence Restraining Order against her? And are you trying to...

Is piercing your child's ears considered minor and routine?

Because you have joint legal custody you did the right thing in bringing the issue up with him, rather than just go having it done. But now that...

How can I get full custody of my child

Part of the answer to your question may hinge on how old your daughter is. Is she old enough to understand what her Father is doing? Is it...

Jurisdiction

You have a lot of that correct. Register the Arizona order in California. Then file a motion to modify the order in California. In my experience...

If my ex boyfriend doesn't talk to me in the next 4 months till our child is born & takes me to court, does that look bad on him

The Father's non-cooperative attitude could effect the amount of time he sees the child, only because a judge might be reluctant to cause any...

I agree with Ms. Alexander, it is unlikely, or should be unlikely, that the court would grant a change of custody on an ex parte basis. But do not...

How do I move out of state for family support with my 14 month old when unmarried spouse has court order not to leave county?

Based on what you posted, you will need to go back to court and file an FL-300 for modification of the current orders, and ask the court for...

Can anything be done about repeated fraudulent and malicious CPS reports being filed?

I had a case somewhat similar to this not too long ago. I don't know what your custody arrangement is, but if the harassment is bad enough a court...

I have legal guardianship of my grandchildren and got a restraining order on my daughter

Interesting situation. I assume, based on what you said, that the children are protected parties under the restraining order. If Mom sent husband...