I agree with my colleagues. It is not illegal to spank a child, if doing so is reasonable under the circumstances. The trouble is, you really...

A mediator recommended supervised visits and temporary joint legal custody with my son . his dad has criminal past and drug use

Was the "trial visit" supervised? Usually this type of visit is of short duration and it's unclear how your son would get out of control during...

MY DIVORCE CASE IS GOING ON FROM LAST 3 YEARS & WE ARE LIVE SEPARATE & I HAVE 2 CHILD , CUSTODY IN MY HAND . WHEN I GET A DIVOR

It's a little hard to understand your situation with the limited facts you have described. If all you have done is to file a Petition for...

What do I need to do in order to obtain legal custody of my two nieces and nephew?

I agree with Mr. Levine. You will need to file a petition for guardianship. Your position would be strengthened if the grandparents are in...

Do I need to fill out form FL-334 Dec Re Address Verification-postjudgement on child support modification for my case?

If your existing orders are in fact "temporary" (i.e. no judgment has yet been entered) you do not need to use form FL-334.

In California, at least, a pet is considered personal property. In a divorce situation, the family law court can make orders regarding the...

I am leaving my ex who lives in another state we have 3 children can i get custody in my new state

Until the child has been a residence of California for at least six months, the courts here will not have jurisdiction to make orders regarding...

Restraining order

While it is true that your own word is evidence, you should present additional corroborating evidence if you have it. This additional evidence...

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Do I need a lawyer for a custody battle against my ex-husband?

I agree with the other answers. Experienced family law attorneys know what facts to present to the court and, sometimes, what facts not to present...

My ex husband is trying dispute back child support he owes. We have court & he said he's bringing witnesses saying he paid me?

Either of you can bring in whatever credible evidence (including witness testimony) you believe supports your side of things. If his witnesses...