5150 holds are used to protect someone from hurting themselves or others, thus, even if law enforcement errs on the side of caution there is no...

What would the judge think of my ex dis obeying court orders ?are her actions justifiable? why would it be stipulated if not?

Contempt is an option but an easier thing to do is stick with your plan and use the evidence at trial. She has no desire to stop drinking so I...

The order only works if you choose to enforce it. I don't typically encourage restrained parties to be in the same location as each other but...

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Until you get the order fixed you should follow it. Take the minute order and transcripts to the court and ask to speak with the clerk. In Fresno,...

Absolutely, just about anything that disturbs your emotional wellbeing can be grounds for a RO.

What is the judge likely to tell me for not complying with court orders? ?

Judges are like all people, they have their own opinions. It all depends what the current order says. A typical order may say that you may not have...

I would like to know how physical injuries play into visitation?

Typically there is a public policy (codified) that frequent contact with each parent is in the best interest of the children. However, where one...

Do I have to pay husband alimony even if I will be primary parent to our child? How does alimony work?

Alimony is different than child support, it does not matter who has the children for more time. Alimony is used to maintain the standard of living...

What is the Family Law contempt process like?

If you are short on money do not spend it on an attorney at this point. As this is the first payment it is unlikely that a court will find that you...

No, you are not. That is considered his separate property. He may not be either. That part would fall under contracts and you'd have to double...