Questions answered by Ross Carlton Meltzer

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When filing for an Ex Parte application, is it required that I call the Court and schedule its hearing date? Can I simply file

Ross's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

You should contact the court where you want to file the Ex Parte. Each court may have different procedures on how to handle Ex Parte Motions.

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How do I file for Joint Custody in California?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

There are two main avenues you can take to address this question. 1) You can hire a lawyer to help you through the process and they will know what...

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My Parents called DCFS on me and gave my 15 yr old daughter to my parents, we have court tomorrow, what can I expect?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Consult with a Juvenile Dependency Attorney immediately. This is the beginning of the case and you want to have your attorney as prepared as...

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Has a Juvenile Dependency case EVER been dismissed at the Detention Hearing due to lack of reasonable efforts or evidence?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I would not care to guess whether a case has ever been dismissed at a Detention or Initial Hearing. In my experience, I cannot recall a case being...

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Can dcfs social workers do any of the things in the following questions?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

You should consult with a Juvenile Dependency Attorney. Child Protective Services is responsible for ensuring the safety of minors. They have a...

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Do I need to attend a mediation that has not been court ordered?

Ross's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

It is a good idea to attend mediation. If the matter proceeds to court, the judge usually wants the parties to have discussed the issues in...

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Mother & father are willing to sign over rights, there's a CPS case openAm I able to get custody beforeCPS gets anymore involved

Ross's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

There is a possibility. At a minimum, if CPS files a petition with the Juvenile Dependency Court, you should follow the procedures to have your...

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What to do if the social workers handling the cps case lied in the reports and it caused me to to lose my child.

Ross's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

Discuss this with your court appointed juvenile dependency lawyer. This is why the court appoints a lawyer for you. If you are unhappy with this...

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I need to file court papers to change a current child custody, child support court order. which form do i use? I am in CA

Ross's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

You should go to the Superior Court Self Help Center to make sure you have all the documents you need. However, the issues you want to be...

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Can a family law judge order husband to pay ex's attorney fees when she refuses to work?

Ross's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Was the husband ordered to pay? If so, he should comply with the order. It seems like you might be trying to restate the case why he should not...

Ross Carlton Meltzer's Answers (757)

When filing for an Ex Parte application, is it required that I call the Court and schedule its hearing date? Can I simply file

How do I file for Joint Custody in California?

My Parents called DCFS on me and gave my 15 yr old daughter to my parents, we have court tomorrow, what can I expect?

Has a Juvenile Dependency case EVER been dismissed at the Detention Hearing due to lack of reasonable efforts or evidence?

Can dcfs social workers do any of the things in the following questions?

Do I need to attend a mediation that has not been court ordered?

Mother & father are willing to sign over rights, there's a CPS case openAm I able to get custody beforeCPS gets anymore involved

What to do if the social workers handling the cps case lied in the reports and it caused me to to lose my child.

I need to file court papers to change a current child custody, child support court order. which form do i use? I am in CA

Can a family law judge order husband to pay ex's attorney fees when she refuses to work?