It is up to the judge to appoint the actual attorney to represent the children. Each court has a list of lawyers who are willing and able to act...

What happens if you file to establish custody and the other parent moves out of the state?

If you make a reasonable search online and through people who know him to find where he can be served personally and cannot locate him, there is a...

Your best chance is to show that the proposed name change is not in the child's best interest. If you have legal custody, particularly sole legal...

Most California courts have instructions on starting a divorce their websites. Once you know what County your husband resides in, you can search...

I would only add that bringing along the court's order might be of help if there is any question about your rights with Social Security...

If the only case that has been filed is a Petition for Child Support, then you will also need to file a paternity petition (that's just a name used...

Can I get in trouble?

I agree with what Ms. Routledge has said. Especially if the mother's problem is temporary it is better to work things out between the two of you...

If I did the minute order and I have the court prepare it are they preparing the findings after hearing?

If Papa's order is not accurate, prepare a correct one and submit it to the court as soon as possible. In a cover letter to the court, you should...

I agree with what Mr. Yomtov says about your case. I just want to add that if you were working at the time child support was determined and have...

Especially if the hearing is coming up in a few days, call the clerk for the judge scheduled to hear the matter and tell him or her that the matter...