I have a court date with my case # for my ex-girlfriend to show up to court

The short answer is "no" she can't have someone take your child without your permission or a court order. The long answer is: Assuming your...

How do I get my son back if I have legal custody but his father refuses to let me see him?

From your question it appears that you don't have a physical custody schedule established. Legal custody is the right to make decisions regarding...

Continuing Custody Trial?

If you have a custody hearing on the court's calendar then you've likely filed a response (or the moving papers themselves) asking the court to...

Ex wrote email that she is refusing to bring our child to me several weeks from now for my court ordered visitation

You may want to consider asking the court to preemptively order her not to interfere with your custodial rights. The contempt proceeding merely...

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Any time you are requesting orders from the court you must file the following Family Law (FL series) forms. FL-300: Order to Show Cause FL-305:...

Since you're the other custodial parent you must petition the court to maintain custody of your child until the other parent is released from the...

Will the courts(Family Law in CA) accept a LATE amended Response to a motion filed by ex (Respondent)?

The court rules here in Orange County may be a little different than those where you are, but generally you should go directly to the courtroom and...

Can I modify divorce papers that already been filed to ask for alimony?

You can amend your Petition (assuming your the one who filed) seeking spousal support without having to file a motion to allow that to happen. If...

How is the amount of time I spend with the child added up for child support purposes?

In California, the court is required to figure out only the "approximate" amount of time each parent is responsible for the child who is going to...

Does my x have to have left a higher paying job for the court to impute income to her?

The issue of imputation of income has been refined by recent case law decisions, and you appear to already know most of the basics. With the...