Do I need to respond to complaint to modify custody/visitation or can I wait for mediation?

You need to respond so that your side is heard. You should probably have a lawyer at least review the documents and give you some direction.

If my granddaughter is reported missing and shows up at my doorstep, should i take her home or to court?

You can seek an emergency ex parte guardianship. Your local self help center may have the information you need.

There is no statute of limitations for collecting child support. It is open until collected, and the paying parent has the burden of proving that...

I live in CA and my ex-wife lives in FL. How can I increase visitation?

You should call a lawyer in FL in the county where the children live and find out what the law is in FL. If the law is more favorable in FL, then...

My ex-wife constantly violates the court order and lives with a felon

There needs to be a change in circumstances since the prior order. So the question becomes: What are the change in circumstances? You said you...

Ex violated a custody order. What's next?

There real question is, what are you hoping to gain. Your child is being exposed to two angry parents. Parents the he loves regardless of who is...

I have some civil lawsuit questions for litigation attorneys please

I wouldn't try to do this one alone, there may be other things you can do instead of filing an answer. If the matter was not properly plead, or...

A stipulation is an agreement. I think your asking to have your issues heard in front of a judge. Once you have allowed a commissioner, or judge...

If you have a valid custody order, you can call the local child abduction unit with the district attorney's office and see if they can find him. ...

Just came from child support court. I am self employed. Judge asked for tax returns, schedule c and calendar of visits.

The County would be someone one of the lawyers form the Department of Child Support services. The reason the court wants to know how much time you...

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