Let me define "a court day." Many people confuse it with a "calendar day" or a "business day." It's everyday the court is open. For example,...

Filing a reply declaration is what normally follows after the other parent files a response (FL-320). The purpose of a reply declaration is to...

Writing response declaration to gain custody of my child in family law court

Your question does not indicate what county you are in; thus, for the moment I will assume it is California since I can only answer general...

My wife is depression is getting worst Can I, the Dad, get full custody of my 4 boys?

First, to attempt to seek full custody of your 4 boys, you would need to file a motion (petition) with the court. The way you can get full custody...

Is there a way for someone to hold money for another person who owes back child support?

Your boyfriend is running the risk of contempt and court sanctions if the mother learns that he is intentionally hiding money. The mother has the...

Do I need to provide the form fl-155 for child support modification even though I currently receive government assistance?

I am not aware of such a law in California. While YOU know you receive financial aid, the family law court does not. Form FL-150 (Income & Expense...

My boyfriend was arrest last year for domestic violence

I agree with the other attorney. The case sounds very complicated and the Avvo forum is limited to what answers it can provide. Many attorneys in...

Appealing Child Support Ruling

The DCSS attorney works for the benefit of the child, not the parents. As stated earlier, you may want to have an attorney review the Court order...

A few more issues to consider: if you are the Respondent and you did NOT file a Response (FL-120), then you may want to make sure the Judgement...

My wife is the petitioner and filed for an uncontested divorce 28 months ago but will not finish the divorce. What can I do?

You can ask the court to set the matter for trial. The benefit of this strategic approach is that the case will go to trial if the case is not...