What a truly unfortunate situation. I would recommend hiring an attorney to assist you. If you cannot hire an attorney I would recommend: 1. Filing...

Currently going through a divorce in CA. Can I and my kids move-in with my boyfriend? What would be the legal issues?

What stage of the divorce are you in? Has the initial petition been filed? Has the final judgment been entered? I agree with my colleagues that...

Can I change an oral evidentiary hearing to a more written form hearing, where everything is submitted to the judge prior?

Which judge are you in front of? If in Santa Barbara are you in front of Judge Herman, Judge Geck or Judge Anderle? I ask because some Judges...

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Mold and reckless landlord

I agree with my colleagues. Contact the landlord in writing regarding the issues and consider contacting an attorney. There are many different...

Do I need to allow my child's father (my ex-husband) to see our child?

If your current court order provides for visitation you will be violating the order and may be found in contempt if you don't comply with the...

My husband donated sperm to a single friend, she had a baby and now wants him on the birth cert. do they need wife's permission?

This is a truly unique situation. It is similar to a fact pattern you would see on a law school final or bar exam essay question! To my knowledge...

Served tenants with 60-day notice, but being accused of "retaliation". What can we do to ensure they are out in 180 days?

You should consider hiring an attorney to assist you with this eviction. The affirmative defense of retaliation is a question of fact which must be...

During divorce discovery, I found out spouse misrepresented income/family assets. When should I bring it up to the judge/court?

If this is a divorce case, you can wait until you file your trial brief and alert the court to the issues and attach all documentary evidence....

How long does my Ex Wife get to respond to FL 150 & FL 300?

Your wife as 9 court days to file and serve a response (FL-320) and associated paperwork depending on the relief requested. Thus, you ex wife has...

Does a child of 13 have the right to say which parent she wants to live with? I have primary physical custody of my daughter

California Family Code § 3042 states in relevant part, "If a child is of sufficient age and capacity to reason as to form an intelligent preference...