Can one of two parties involved in a divorce dictate child visitation when it has already been set up with a mediator?

Yes you should try to pick them up, unless a restraining order was issued by the court. The other parent has no authority otherwise to not follow...

Does a notarized letter stating that a woman does not want monetary compensation for child support work?

If there is an order from the court, a notarized letter does nothing to change the order. Only a new order does that. You can do a stipulation,...

I'm afraid that my ex will take my son out of state since my son has a passport. Can I request a court order to prevent this?

I would suggest you hire an attorney to assure the best possible outcome, but if that simply is not possible, you can go to the courthouse self...

How do I proceed with a 2nd contempt on the father?

I try to avoid contempt actions. They are very time consuming and basically you are just asking the court to enforce an order that is already not...

Ex in contempt for not paying child support and hiding money

Why don't you open a Department of Child Support case against him? They have access to other information we private attorneys do not, and they can...

A Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) case is handled a little differently than a normal case, and I am speaking from my extensive...

When are you officially divorced ?

You can go down to the courthouse that is in Orange by the block, walk up to the 7th floor clerks office and go to the computers in the back. You...

Non-custodial mother finally requesting mediation

The District Attorney's office has a child abduction unit in your county. I would contact them to assist you.

I don't understand why someone would not have a copy of the settlement agreement. I have had something missing from a file occasionally, and I...

What exactly does child support pay for?

Support is for the child's needs while in her care. Both parents are required to provide their own clothing unless a court says otherwise. ...