I'm being charged for battery but I was the battered wife!

I'm not sure if there is a question here but your facts do not show whether you ever filed a police report regarding his conduct prior to the...

What are the laws in California for voice recording my ex?

You need a court order permitting you to record conversations of the other party. This has only been permitting in my experience if a restraining...

Can my ex restrict my infant son visits at my home, due to me living with my girlfriend?

This is all a matter of opinion as judges could see it much differently than I do. In my practice however I have to say it seems you are only...

Child Support Question, $56,000 owed but kid may be adopted

I think the relevant details are that you have been proven to be the legal father to this child and are therefore financially responsible to this...

If the divorce has already been filed and the other party has been properly served then your husband is likely in violation of what are called...

What is a typical first hearing for child custody vs. dragging on for multiple hearings? Do they give much time for witnesses?

Most custody hearings when they are initially set are set on what's called a short-cause calendar. This means that the total time the judge will...

Am I supposed to get a copy of the non-custodial parent's response?

Check the court registry in the county where you filed your motion. I'm attaching the link to Alameda County and input your case number. You...

I'm not sure what you mean by an official court date. After you are served a divorce Petition and Summons you have 30 days within which to file...

You say you have owned this residence before marriage. Does that mean you are the sole person on title to the home and this did not change during...

Can I take my daughter to Colorado for weekend if I have her full physical and legal custody and it doesn't affect her visitatio

Theoretically yes from what you describe. I think I would feel a lot more comfortable answering the question though if I had a copy of the court...