Abusive Spouse separated for a few months and I want to file for divorce, but worried about him fighting custody for 17 yr old

Let’s break this down. The court will look to your daughter best interest when fashioning a custody and visitation order. It is difficult for a...

If you can convincingly explain to the proverbial uninvolved stranger “why” the phone calls do “more harm than good” then restricting phone...

I had a poilce report filed against me for domestic volient but the da rejected it i was not arrested can section 8 kick me off

Because it has been 7-months, you are probably in the clear. You were not arrested, and arrest records are now protected from the PHA. However,...

Can I move out of the state of California with my son?

I would caution you against unilateral moving without an order. Many judges view this as uncooperative behavior and it may prejudice you in the...

Would my husband's income be taken into consideration when negotiating child support?

Both parents are mutually responsible for the support of their children. A protective order does not extinguish this independent legal obligation....

Yes - either party may schedule mediation before any formal case has been filed subject to local rules that may require a "meet and confer" re a...

What kind of lawyer do I need? I have very little money...

I agree with the other two attorneys, you need an attorney to sort through the facts of this case, the procedural history, and judgment. No...

At what point does a TRO that kept being extended no longer become a recent issue if no further allegations have been made?

This will depend upon the judge. Having “no contact” with a person when there is no court order restraining contact is different than having no...

Restraining order?

Keep in mind that emergency jurisdiction over custody is generally temporary and you are required to obtain a permanent* order from AZ. However,...

In an unlimited civil case in California, do both plaintiffs have to file a separate declaration in regard to CCP 2030.050?

If a party wishes to “propound” more than 35 Interrogatories, that party must comply with Section 2030.050. If not, the other side is only...