Child custody

If the father is bothering (i.e. harassing or threatening) you, you can seek a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Even a history of drug...

First, look to the current order and see if the specific situation of medical care/providers is addressed. If not, try and reach a written...

Will disagreeing with the mediator's recommendation look poor on my behalf?

You have every right to disagree with the mediator's recommendations; however, it would be more helpful if the reasons you disagreed were directly...

How long it takes to get temporary custody hearing in San diego?

Once the Request for Order is filed, you and the child's father will have to go to Family Court Services for mediation. After mediation, the Court...

Question on when attacks against the other parent start turning against the parent who is doing the attacking.

Although it is possible the judge is suffering from fatigue from all the constant accusations, judges (generally) do their best to evaluate every...

Military Bonus for Child Support?

Since all income is considered for support calculations, the short answer is yes. However, the Court may not want to make a child support order on...

My wife refuses to work although her profession is in high demand (nurse). How would that affect my spousal support?

If your wife has both the ability (education, skills, experience) and opportunity (there are job openings) to work in her field, but simply chooses...

Can i keep my kids if there is no custody order

It seems odd there are no custody or visitation orders within the divorce judgment. The previous attorney is correct, though. If you cannot agree...

What to do after Court ordered mediation. Ex did not show up.

Family Court Services (FCS) will inform the Court that the other party did not appear for the mediation. If the Request for Order hearing is still...

The judge is still ordering me to pay an amount I don't make! I am a hardworking military father who can't even feed himself!

There are many factors which go into determining child support, not the least of which are the party's gross monthly income and the time share each...