Should I have my witness(es) present at my court date for my custody hearing or will a written testimony be sufficient?

You need your witnesses present at the hearing date, written testimony is not admissable. As for the facebook posts, yes, they can be used as...

Will they give my child's father primary custody?

I don't predict court outcomes, that's something no lawyer can do accurately. I can tell you that some judges follow exactly what the evaluator...

You need the pleadings to convert your "deal" into a Stipulation and Order. Also, please know that while you won't have a current child support...

Divorce and a partner in a business?

The courthouse will have some sort of self help program where you can get assistance but you need a lawyer to help you file for spousal support...

Will I lose custody of my daughter against her mother just because she NOW wants her back after she "got her life together" ?

You don't mention how old you daughter is, but, in general, courts like to keep things stable for children. Your ex might be able to get a bit...

How can I find out financial information before our divorce because my husband has never disclosed any to me or shared banking?

Once the divorce is filed, California law provides several tools to "force" the disclosure of financial information. That having been said, you...

Go to your county District ATtorney's Department of Child Support Services. They will put support in place through the court and enforce...

Can I deny my child's father to take her for the night?

Under California law, support and custody are not linked in the way you suggest. The theory is, a child needs both adequate support and time with...

do I need lawyer for short Trial? Did judge make new order for child custody/SS/CS on Trial even though order were made?

There is no requirement that you have a lawyer, but, this list includes almost every issue in a dissolution of marriage. I think you should hire a...

You will need to file a new case and where will depend on where your ex is living, whether or not she will fight to keep the matter where she is...