Starting a custody order ?

You need to contact an attorney right away. If she did not have your permission to leave the state with your son, you can have her bring him...

Can we move out of the state of California if we have one hundred percent legal custody?

You have a very specific court order forbidding moving without consent. You need to file a request to be allowed to move with the child. You...

Anyone can Petition, but that does not mean it will be granted. The parents need to file an objection.

I am married, living in Illinois, and pregnant. I want to move to CA but my husband won't, what are my options?

You may want to check with attorney in Illinois to find out if there are issues you need to know about in Illinois.

2 years ago my sons mother moved 2.5 hours away, was denied the move away and now wants to fight for him to move with her again.

There needs to be a substantial change in circumstances showing it would be in your son's best interest to change the current order. Without...

What should I do when improperly served contempt papers?

You don't have to appear if not properly served.

My mother in law served me with paper work to get grandparent visitation rights but father of my son has been in jail.

If you are allowing some visitation, then the Court will not get involved. However, if you are simply keeping him away from all of his paternal...

Does my 12yo leagally have to visit her dad every other weekend ?

If there is a court order, yes. Court orders should be taken seriously. You might be held in contempt of court if you don't send her.

What will happen if I don’t make my 12yo visit her dad if she doesn’t want to ?

What would you do if your 12 year old said s/he didn't want to go to school? Or come home from her friends house even though she was told she...

Can a father file for custody before the baby is born?

If the parties are married, yes. I've done it and the father took custody of the child right from the hospital after birth. If there is no...