Is child care split evenly even if it's needed so one parent can get to work?

Mr. Schwerin's answer applies to Los Angeles County. The orders may vary somewhat depending upon your exact circumstances though.

What to include in divorce petition

You do not need to attach copies of the bills to the Petition. However you attach a list that is as complete as possible of all your debts and...

Just child support. Received income and expense declaration. No special needs. Mother knows her meal ticket is about to end.

I don't detect a question here. Under California law, you are obligated to provide child support for your child until he/she turns 18, or up to...

Collecting on palimony suit

Did you have a written settlement agreement or stipulation that was filed with the court? Or did you simply dismiss the case? Is there any sort...

Today I went to court for my divorce not getting a far hearing

Generally, you can only appeal a judge's ruling if that judge made a mistake of law. If the judge simply interpreted your evidence (i.e....

My brother is going through a divorce in prison and he didnt recieve certain forms from her response what should he do.

What form is missing? Is it missing from his spouse's documents? If it's a form he needs to fill out, State-wide family law forms can be...

Rule 5.175(b) of the California Rules of Court states that a motion for bifurcation cannot be heard later than the date of the Trial Setting...

Can custodial parent pick child up during non-custodial parent's time without permission?

Not really, at least not without permission from the NCP. Parents should not make plans for the child that interferes with the other's custodial...

OC lied, told me I had 10 days to look over divorce settlement but then filed and now a court order. What are my recourses?

The first question I have is this: Do you actually disagree with anything in the written agreement? Or are you just miffed about being denied your...

I had court this morning for a motion to reconsider my divorce judgment. I'm trying to understand why the judge would grant

First of all, there's only going to be one entry of judgment. Generally, after a family law trial, the court will issue its rulings either...