I want to submit a recent arrest record of my ex's boyfriend to the court before our hearing date on aug 22?

Take the arrest record to the mediation and to the hearing. Be sure to make copies. Arrests are not the same as convictions, but it does show a...

Do I have to serve the father and how? Also, what are my chances of winning my case.

You must serve father while he is in jail., Take a copy of the papers and a blank proof of personal service to the jail. A sheriff or police...

What is the standard for court ordered batterer's program?

You must get an attorney for this. The consequences if she should succeed are serious. Remember, that you too may present your case and deny her...

Can I fight for custody of my 16yr old daugther if she lives in Texas and I live in California?

The fact that you pay support is a good thing. The fact that you have not gone to Texas to see her for a long time is a bad thing. Now your...

My ex-husband retirement plan is saying that the Stipulated Domestic Relations Order was approved and signed by a representative

Go to the filing clerk's window at the courthouse where your case is being heard and ask for a copy of the conformed order. Make sure you take you...

Question about child support

It sounds like you won $120 per month. If that is all the court can prove, it is up to you to provide proof of his life style, what kind of car...

What are my next steps for a California annulment after he was served his petition and 30 days have gone by?

You need to file an Order to Show Cause and get a court date. But before you do that, take his default 30 days after service. His filing may not...

What happens if I cannot afford a custody evaluation, private mediator and high conflict case manager?

Have the father pay for whatever you do subject to reallocation at time of trial when you will have a chance to put your finances on the table for...

In California, if you are divorcing from a long-term marriage (32.6 years), your husband has provided health insurance coverage

You misunderstand the law. Yes, you have a long term marriage. However, he cannot cover your health insurance through his employer when the...

Alienation between a child and a parent is not OK. Mom could actually face a change in custody based on the court's preference for the parent that...