I have a question about a Emergency Protective Order issued in San Francisco, CA about it's validity and being in public record.

Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs) are issued by the Police Department after speaking to a judge. They are ex parte orders (meaning they are issued...

Is a prenup advisable for our situation or unnecessary ?

Our firm does a lot of prenuptial agreements and, quite frankly, I love them. While you may not have "any money" or property, prenuptial agreements...

I agree with Mr. Gould-Saltman - you can get into trouble. As my colleague indicated, you could be charged with a crime and face civil penalties,...

What type of questions should i ask at a consultation with a family divorce attorney?

A firm knowledge of the proverbial "lay of the land" is essential, as well as getting any answers to whatever questions you have about custody,...

CHILD CUSTODY/ WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT NEXT COURT DATE IF DAD COMES WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY? AGAIN!

I would agree with my colleague above but, depending upon the reasons, the court may continue the matter. As an attorney, I would strongly object...

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If mother had had custody for a year but dad wants 50/50 now will proving she parties, smokes pot, and is unemployed be enough?

Weekend visits to 50/50 may be a stretch, depending upon how often the weekend visits occur. I am not sure the temperament if the court in your...

May I relocate with my children out of state.

I agree with both of my colleagues above. It is better to get permission from the court before moving.

I need an explanation of what CURRENT domestic violence means...how current does it have to be...

Recent will generally not be considered a year ago. Generally the Court is looking for a more immediate incident of domestic violence ("violence"...

What do I do now????

My first recommendation would be that you contact the police and ask them to enforce the order. Seeing as this has not been an effective move thus...

My wife and I got married in NY 3 years ago. We live in CA and were only in NY briefly. What state has jurisdiction?

If you were married in NY, you would indicate that you were married under the laws of NY.