Can the Court award more than is asked for in a divorce involving a property dispute?

If you are appearing against attorneys yourself, you need to retain counsel immediately. It sounds like you may be being bullied. I offer a free...

Ambiguity in my stipulation

You will need to file an RFO (request for order) to modify the current custody and visitation order and ask the judge to make the decision if you...

California - Custody Modification

Since your schedule has changed, it would be reasonable to request more time. Whether that is 50/50, I don't know. I will warn you, however, that...

No move away restriction (I have sole physical/joint legal) NCP has 1 day a week visitation. Is it likely that we can move?

You would need to file a request with the court. We refer to this as a "move away" case. I would not suggest just picking up and moving without...

Can I change joint legal custody to full custody in my favor? If so, what are the chances resulting to my favor?

The judge is likely to have a problem with you scheduling what the children will be doing during his visitation time. That would not be considered...

My wife and I were married and shared accounts, all of our savings were blended and spent accordingly, she inherited 60k but we

You should retain an attorney to determine what, if anything, she is entitled to reimbursement for. If the money was spent, she does not...

Can i call my ex's attorney on business matter if he has a restraining order against me.

If you read the restraining order (DV 110 or 130), 6.b. specifically states that contact with the attorney is ok. I am assuming "he" is not the...

My ex-wife won't let me see my kids now she's filed an ex-parte RFO. Please help.

You need to show up at the ex parte, even without an attorney. This first hearing is only to determine whether the court has a basis for a...

I have taken cases at the very last minute, so I don't know that it is too late. I have even been hired in the hallway! Don't waste any more...

Ex-parte hearing question. would this be grounds to receive an ex-parte hearing for custody?

A court cannot make ex parte custody orders unless they meet the criteria of Family Code 3064. " (a) The court shall refrain from making an order...