I am the Custodial parent if the non custodial parent is in jail can I still get child support benefits?

Not unless he has a source of income while he is incarcerated.

How much alimony am i entilted to after 2 1/2 years of marriage. He makes 80-100k (depending on overtime) and I make about 23k.

I agree with Mr. Conviser, I would only add that you could review Family Code Section 4320 for a clearer understanding of the criteria the judge...

What can you do if a parent breaks a court custody order?

You can file an Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt or simply file a Request for Order seeking that the school be changed.

When a home is purchased by two people, one using living trust funds, in a divorce are those funds suppose to be paid back first

Generally speaking, yes. A person's separate property investment into the home should be repaid first providing she is able to produce admissible...

My family has given me checks during our marriage (onto my name only). Is that common or separate property in divorce?

Providing you can trace the source of the money you may be able to reclaim some of it as separate property however to the extent it was commingled...

What forms do I need to file for visitation to see my daughter?

You should file a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship and a Request for Order seeking custody and visitation rights. Be prepared to...

I filled for child support to biological dad

If less than two years have passed you can still pursue the biological father and request a blood test. if more than two years have passed the ex...

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Can I take my 10 year old to professional counseling. I have 51% legal & 100% phys. custody. Does his father have to agree?

You must obtain the father's consent or a court order.

Were can i find free/ low cost legal representation on a family issue in the county of ventura, ca?

There should be a Family Law Facilitator in your county.

What does a order mean when it says: "Any written response shall be served by Respondent/Mother's, via fascsimile, by 09/10/12?

it means the judge modified the service requirements to allow for shortened notice and service by fax