My husband's daughter told the mediator that I hit her, and it is not true. I am not allowed to be around her. IT IS NOT TRUE.

I would ask for a 730 evaluation.

How far does a parent have to move to lose rights? (no court order in place, but she moved over 45 miles away)

You didn't state the age of your stepson. However, it sounds like she may be making a play to get full custody. You should go to court and file a...

How to determine which evidence code section trumps another

I would look for case law that argues these issues.

My brother and his family, who live in New York, have shown no interest in coming out to California to visit my ailing dad.

There may be grounds to request that your brother help you with finances, but at any rate, why not let them talk to your dad? These kinds of...

At what point do I enforce a court order to get money back from my ex?

Because court's don't like to hold people in contempt, I usually file a Request for Order clarifying prior orders first, and I ask for attorney's...

How to get permission to travel to Brazil with the child?

You could file a bond with the court, which should be sufficient to cover the expense of him going to Brazil to get the child if you didn't bring...

Try to ignore it. However, I would ask the court to order different pick-up and drop-off arrangements. Is there a neutral place, such as a day...

Found out ex pays $ for sex; but now he is helping to care for his minor niece that has been busted for prostitution previously.

Filing for divorce would be your next course of action. Knowing that he had affairs with prostitutes probably isn't helpful, unless he spent...

My ex-wife's attorney of record is now inactive\retired. Can I serve her directly? Who do I serve?

Post-judgment motions are supposed to be served on the party, even if they have an attorney. Fortunately, the can be served by mail. But you must...

How does my husband get a restraining order on his kids mom?

He needs to go to court himself to get custody orders and to make the pick up and drop off at places where they don't have to see each other. He...