Can I file for modification of child support at Santa Monica if my case is downtown?

I concur with my colleagues on this one. You will have to file in the court where the case is currently being heard and under that case number. You...

Child support declaration expenses

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Include all actual expenses on your income and expense declaration. It sounds to me like you may have some...

Can I pick up my kids from school if their mother has legal and physical custody

The first question I would have is what do your court orders say regarding your custodial arrangement? Are your visits supervised or monitored...

Family Court Judge is allowing the other parent (mother) multiple egregious contempts during probation, no punishment, Help!

It sounds like you will need a Request For Order to modify child custody. However, I'm not really sure what it is that you want to accomplish; I...

I have physical custody of my daughter. My ex spouse and I have legal custody. We live in LA county and I want to move to

You can handle this a couple of ways. First, request a move-away order from the court. As counsel has noted, there are notice requirements and this...

If the other parent is violating the court order, then it is grounds for contempt. However, contempt is very difficult to prove and many lawyers...

I applaud you for taking it this far on your own. Most people would not be able to get to this point as a pro per litigant. That being said, I...

Child support

Your orders likely provide for a child support amount PLUS 1/2 of the cost of childcare and 1/2 of the cost of uncovered medical expenses. This is...

Custody time share hair splitting

It sounds like your custody orders are pretty loose and could really use some definition. The easy and cost-effective way to accomplish this in the...

Custody modfication due to child abuse

My colleagues are correct. You are in serious need of a family law lawyer, consult one immediately and give him or her all the details. Your...