What should I do?

Custody is based among other things, which parent is most likely to encourage frequent and continuous contact with the child. The court has not...

What should a pregnant woman from Michigan do?

If the father files for parentage and the baby was conceived in California, California could have jurisdiction even if Mom moves and has the baby...

Child support Court order California

There are no statute of limitations for child support. So even if your child emancipates, and the amount going forward stops, the arrears and...

Infant name change. Wait for next paternity suit hearing or file separate petition.

You should file an RFO or if no judgment yet, set it for trial so that you can have the name change included in the judgment.

When there is a modification to a child custody order, does the old order stay in effect at all?

The current orders are what is in effect. Recommendations are never orders, only what has been signed by the Judge is what counts.

Do I have a personal injury case?

Don't discuss the case with anyone, keep a diary of the events including any pain, sleepless nights, and the like.. losses of all kinds including...

Chances are you may set it for a longer hearing. Are you the requesting or defending party.

Selling a home that is in a trust....

There needs to be more information. When you say "we" who are "we"? Is your mother competent? Is she the trustee? The trust can sell the...

Spousal support - lump sum or monthly payments?

It is different for every case. There is a lot to consider, and you never know what a court will do. Length of marriage is just one factor. ...

Do I actually have to pick up filed documents and attend a court date if I've only been told on the phone?

This is normal for an ex parte notice. You should go and pick up the papers, otherwise you will have to appear or risk having the emergency...

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