Can a 10 year old child petition the court to live with his father because his mother is mean to him and afraid of the boyfriend

A 10 year old cannot petition the court. However, dad can file a Request for Order for a child custody modification and inform the court that the...

Can I take him to small claims court in an attempt to recover the cost of medical insurance and club volleyball fees?

The reason family court is more appropriate is because they have more tools to remedy any issues going forward. Even though there are no child...

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Will a family court automatically enter a permanent restraining order if there is a criminal protective order in place?

You have a right to an evidentiary hearing - nothing is automatic. All of the previous answers are good. The only thing I would add is that the...

Does my husband have any legal responsibilities for my kids although their not his biological kids?

No. He has no responsibility under the law

The answer depends on the order and the county. Judges will order parenting classes where each person goes individually. The language of the...

I attend college and have given my work my school schedule, but they are not giving me the days off for school. Can they do this

There needs to be a lot more information to answer your question. But generally, an employer does not have to give you time off for non-compulsory...

CPS came to my door twice to see my children without a warrant. I said no. Do I need an attorney at this point?

You have a right to an attorney at any stage of any investigation. As to the CPS investigation, a lawyer can assist you in communicating with CPS...

Can I file for a restraining order if my wife is harassing me and accusing me of false crimes against her through text?

The short answer is: yes. You can file a domestic violence restraining order. In the request you can clarify that the request is based on...

My ex wife was given sole physical and legal custody of our children while i was incarcerated in California, and moved to texas

I am assuming that you are referring to Nevada County California in answering this question. Because mom had legal and physical custody, it is...

Child speaks up about sexual harrasment but no evidence

As with all areas of law, there must be some evidence to support a claim. The school district could not take any steps toward an employee with "no...