You can object to the continuance at the time of the hearing. A continuance is granted for good cause. More time to prepare could be good cause...

If you have to stipulate or agree to this commissioner each time you appear before him, then you could ask the court to send you to a judge because...

In a family law case, what is the best way to handle my current attorney's motion to withdraw as my counsel?

Whether or not your judge allows your attorney to withdraw will depend upon a number of considerations, including but not limited to, whether or...

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The key is who is appointed as the court interviewer and how intensive the interview is. In Orange County, the child focused interviews last over...

My child wants to just spend the day with her dad and not overnight do I have to force her to stay overnight

It's always tough with a younger child. Custody/visitation orders can be enforced if clearly written, and you must comply with the orders. Yet,...

Is there anything I can do to get an immediate visitation order to see my 3 years old while the divorce case is in process?

You will have to file a Request for Order and appear in court. Depending upon the length of the restraining order, and the seriousness of the...

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Dealing with constant harassment and threats of ongoing court battles because ex does not want to follow the final judgment

What concerns me most is the possibility of abduction of your children. Most family law judges are quite sensitive to restricting passports for...

In California, can I have my child's name changed to her father's last name? What document would I file at what court division?

The child's name can be changed as part of a parental relationship case. The Petition to begin the case is filed in the Family Law Court. Within...

Can my 171/2 year old son working two jobs move out so he can be independent?

Your son can move out, however, you are still legally and financially responsible for him unless he is legally emancipated. The court emancipation...

How does a custodial parent get a non custodial parent to help with College expense in CA?

The best way for a custodial parent to get a non-custodial parent to help with college expenses in California is by agreeing to an out-of court...