My boyfriend is threatening to kill me if I take/move out with our 8 month old daughter. How can i leave without getting killed

Contact your local domestic violence shelter- try Corasupport.org in San Mateo County. They may be able to house you temporarily and help you...

The entire hearing should last about 20 minutes though I've seen the judges take longer if it's a close case and their docket clears up (a lot of...

It is lawful to listen (but not record). Whether or not it has any evidentiary value really depends on the context. Generally, all out-of-court...

We both have equal physical custody, which of us can claim our child?

This is an issue which is usually worked out in either the divorce or the parentage action as part of the calculation of child support. The two of...

Can i take my sister to court for putting a scar on my face if the case is still pending at da office

If the scar is serious and permanent- your sister could be charged with felony mayhem. In the meantime, you could file for a civil restraining...

Other party admits in court to putting daughter up to doing sexual acts. to herself, does not deny sexual, and drug exposure.

It sounds like you asked a compound question which makes the answer kind of ambiguous and subject to interpretation. If you have a definitive...

Under what circumstances is the petitioner awarded attorneys fees for winning in a domestic violence restraining order matter?

If you have a lawyer- you should ask your lawyer this question. If you don't have a lawyer, you can't get fees. There's no guarantee of fees, it...

How hard will it be to obtain full custody of my son if the court cannot locate his dad?

You may have to "serve" him through publication or posting and then when he fails to appear for the hearing, you can ask for what you want.

My ex three times in last 4 months has taken our child during my visitation time can I file an RO or only contempt

Unless he is posing a danger to your child which would require a restraining order, the motion for contempt is the correct course for legal relief.

Victim breaking the restraining order?

I agree with Mr. Shapiro- you haven't broken any laws but I would expect his criminal defense attorney to "ream" you for inviting contact. If you...