A friend of mine wants a divorce, has a daughter, a US citizen but both are in Japan?

A Japanese attorney is the expert on your rights, but California would consider the child to be a resident of Japan after living there for more...

50/50 custody is just one of a large range of outcomes in a custody case. He has no absolute right to 50/50 if it is not in the child's best...

What can I do now ?

The father is relying on his ability to push your buttons by bullying you. He will continue this behavior until it no longer works. There is no...

Is it illegal for me to keep our daughter from her father till there is a court order custody?

If there is evidence that something he is doing or not doing is endangering the child's health or welfare, then you would have good grounds to...

How do I know if my marriage is legal?

You are legally married, but you should do as Mr. Montgomery says and clear things up with your local county records office.

Can my ex refuse to follow court order because of a pandemic?

She is in violation of the court order. Her explanation of her reasons for the violation are not sufficient, unless you understand what her...

What can i do child custody?

Read your order and see if it says anything about giving notice of a change in address and if it does use a letter or electronic means to remind...

If you move with the child without a written agreement (a stipulation) with the father or a court order, the father can file papers requesting...

No one is likely to arrest you or your parents in these circumstances, but you are not old enough to legally sign a lease or other agreements, so...

If your father won't give you a copy of the orders entered in the guardianship proceeding, you can obtain them from the court in which the orders...