Meet and confer before hearing on request for order, how do I do that with my spouse's lawyer? Do I have to call or send email?

That means that you and your husband's attorney must make contact to discuss the issues before the hearing date. You can contact him in any manner,...

It means that the issue has not yet been settled but the court is reserving the jurisdiction to make the order retroactive to the date the motion...

Penal Code 851.8(a)(b) - sealing/destroying records; interpretation

Yes petition the law enforcement agency first. I will most certainly be denied, and then file an 851 motion. You will have a better chance with...

What do I do when an assigned GAL refuses to take my concerns seriously? and refuses to do his job?

By definition a Guardian Ad Litem is charged to make independent objective opinions and often will not form opinions that the parties in interest...

It is very difficult to un-ring this bell. As of December 3, 2012, he is legally Dad. Now you must deal with him in the same manner that all other...

On what factors a mother gets child custody?

Are you in the process of getting a divorce or legal separation? Is your husband abusive to the child? Because of your husband's abusiveness,...

Can i reopen the case? does it still effect him?

After thirteen years, the case will not be reopened. He should speak with a criminal defense attorney to discuss other options, (a dismissal under...

There are details that need to be discerned to answer your question. His attorney or attorneys will have those details, and instead of trying to...

After completion of prop 36 can live in a house hold with firearms if I don't own them?

No, if your wife's gun is in your house it can be alleged that it is within your control, and as Mr. Dane has pointed out, that is prohibited. I...

We are married for an year and lived separately for an year. What is the "date of separation" according to California?

The date of separation is when one of you unequivocally communicated to the other that you no longer wanted to be married. That date can even...