Should I request a Modification of Custody or Modification of Child Support?

If your goal is to increase child support and formalize the informal status quo custody agreement, consider an RFO for custody/visitation...

What steps do I take when the other party breaks court order?

Possible option is an OSC re contempt for violating the court order. This may be coupled with an RFO to modify custody and visitation if a material...

Get a consultation with a lawyer, and bring in your paystubs, tax records, and other financial information. An attorney should be able to give you...

Must I do a custody drop off twice?

A review of the exact language of your custody order would be needed to answer the custody. For example terms stating receiving parent pick up,...

WHat does 'after school or 3 pm' mean?

It is the earlier of the two. If school lets out at 2:30, then custody time starts at 2:30.

Should I bring up establishing a custody arrangement to my baby's father?

I would file the paperwork. He’s made it clear that he does not want to be a part of the child’s life. File for child support as well.

Is there a way to get a consultation? Near Ventura or San Fernando Valley. I’m not sure I need a full blown lawyer.

Your son needs a “full blown lawyer.” The restraining order causes issues with custody. I’m assuming he wants to work towards more custody time...

Call a divorce lawyer in your area. Most will offer free consultations.

Will the Department of child support services be enough or should I hire a private lawyer because the other party has hired

Do you have an agreement on custody and visitation? If not, his lawyer will probably attempt to make persuasive arguments as to why his preferred...

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

You need to file a motion requesting the move. Sounds like you have good facts to be successful in your motion.