How long can a long distance child support hearing take? I live in CA and the father lives in NY its been almost 8 months.

If you and the child are in California, why is there court in New York?

Do i need attorney

You should at least make an appointment for a consultation with an attorney. Every county in California has a Family Law Facilitator who can also...

The judge can appoint the District Attorney to locate them and they will likely be prosecuted for parental kidnapping.

Need some legal protection?

Any good family law attorney should be able to help you. AVVO is a great site to locate qualified attorneys and to review comments made by others...

How to report a false accusation?

You need to plan around your visitation orders and if you need to make a change you need to get an agreement in writing, a text or an email can...

How can I get CA to take jurisdiction back on a case that started here. Currently, Hawaii has jurisdiction.

Hawaii has jurisdiction now and under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act that is the proper place for this matter. Mother...

Can I be 'forced' to be a non-minor Dependant of the Court?

This question is better answered by a juvenile law attorney. I have redirected your question. You may want to add some additional information to...

Can my parental rights be taken away or held in contempt for breaking a child custody order?

If there is a court order in place that permits for the contact you should permit the contact. If you feel that the court order needs to be...

I am being brought to court for contempt for not paying My ex-wife's attorney fees. I have to enter a plea, what should I plea?

You won't be expected to enter a plea at the first appearance you will likely be appointed an attorney to represent you and that attorney will...

A "Gavron warning" by itself is just the judge advising you of the State of California's expectation that a supported spouse will make reasonable...