Questions answered by Bernie Johannes Kempen

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My wife hit me twice yesterday and three times today. I am afraid to go to the police.

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

I will answer your question in 140 characters or less. Your life is in danger. Start from there.

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Can I get a restraining order served to someone who is hours away if I send it to their local sherrifs office?

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

I'll answer your question in 140 characters or less. The revised order must be served personally on the restrained party by an adult, but not you.

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My court order summer schedule order me to have my son the first and second week of August . this year the fist falls Thursday

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

I'll answer your question in 140 characters or less. Since there is no clear definition of when a week starts or ends, I'd say August 1st. Order...

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Does my ex husband have to pay me same amount of child support until we go to court even though our visitation schedule changed?

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I agree with the other answers but want to add that the judge will only accept a stipulated modification if he/she can see that you both know the...

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What is the process to get divorced from a spouse that resides in Mex?

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

I agree with the previous answers but service of process may be an issue. Consult with a Certified Family Law Specialist in your area (calbar.org)...

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How to appeal a permanent restraining order that prohibits me from working as an armed EP agent, loss of 2nd amend rights ?

Bernie's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

You are entitled to have the judge gear your evidence but you need legal representation to get your evidence before the court in a proper manner....

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My wife left the home , shes pregnant , but her mom doesn't want me to go visit her , what are my legal rights ?

Bernie's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

You have no legal rights to force your wife's compliance with your requests. The only options are to: 1. Do nothing 2. Work on a...

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My kids father went to visit his mother on new years and took my 2 boys ages 6+8 and never came back his family will not answer

Bernie's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Consult with the District Attorney Child Abduction Unit in your county and consult a Certified Family Law Specialist in your area to ask the court...

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If i want to file for visitation for my nephews, and there mother has passed away but father has taken them what forms do i use?

Bernie's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

You have no standing to file for relief in Family Court. You may be able to ask for a Guardianship in Probate Court but you'll have to demonstrate...

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I'm 16 and living overseas with my mom,dad never paid us child support after they divorced, how can we claim it?

Bernie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2013

In California the court has many ways to enforce a child support order on a parent's application. The jurisdiction over child support is probably...

Bernie Johannes Kempen's Answers (320)

My wife hit me twice yesterday and three times today. I am afraid to go to the police.

Can I get a restraining order served to someone who is hours away if I send it to their local sherrifs office?

My court order summer schedule order me to have my son the first and second week of August . this year the fist falls Thursday

Does my ex husband have to pay me same amount of child support until we go to court even though our visitation schedule changed?

What is the process to get divorced from a spouse that resides in Mex?

How to appeal a permanent restraining order that prohibits me from working as an armed EP agent, loss of 2nd amend rights ?

My wife left the home , shes pregnant , but her mom doesn't want me to go visit her , what are my legal rights ?

My kids father went to visit his mother on new years and took my 2 boys ages 6+8 and never came back his family will not answer

If i want to file for visitation for my nephews, and there mother has passed away but father has taken them what forms do i use?

I'm 16 and living overseas with my mom,dad never paid us child support after they divorced, how can we claim it?