Can my ex-husband move out of state and take our children with out my consent?

I would like to see more specific language regarding your custody orders, including the San Francisco residency language. This would enable me to...

What can I do if the lawyer has not acted in 2 years. How fast can I be divorced in California?

The law in California requires a 6-month "cooling off" period between when the Petition for divorce is served on the other spouse and when the...

My husband and I are in the middle of a divorce. There has been domestic violence throughout our marriage, by him. He is now

There are many good family lawyers in your area who do not belong to the AAML or ACFLS. You can always contact the San Diego County Bar...

I concur on the first response. You can find CJP at http://cjp.ca.gov/index.php?id=16 Moreover, I would more immediately write a complaint to...

Can I file for annulement to void a marriage and save child custody for later?

Whether you are married or not, you can always petition the court later for child custody issues. I don't understand what "we married by phone...

I am trying to get a divorce for 5 + years now.

California has a "Service By Publication" provision that will allow you to serve your husband by running ads in the paper in the area in which he...

Can my ex boyfriend legally make me pay?

Because the two of you were never married, this cannot be resolved through the family courts or the Family Code. Rather, this becomes a civil...

My wife & I recently divorced. She is getting alimony.

It all depends on what papers you are referring to and what exactly they say; on top of that, it also depends on the pension plan's own...

Married 11 years. My husband purchased property as a sole owner during the marriage using joint money. Do I have any rights now?

You absolutely need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. The overriding presumption in the Family Code is that property acquired...

I work parttime as a teacher and have 3 children 10 and under. If i divorce do I need to work full time? Will I get $ support?

To supplement the initial response, you've almost answered your question re: custody yourself -- "My husband is a good father." Sharing...