Ex' Violation order to show cause from Stipulation Court order. Need immediate advice. Tks.

Your description is too vague to answer directly. What I can say is that generally speaking, an action must be filed prior to a statute of...

Responed back to a dissolution to the marriage

In addition to these documents, you will have to pay a filing fee. If you cannot afford the filing fee you may qualify for a "fee waiver". There...

My ex (never married) is not following our court order. Is he in contempt of court?

Contempt consists of 3 elements: (1) A lawful court order; (2) Knowledge of the order and (3) a willful violation of the order. Technically, if...

What if other party keeps hiding and adult female who resides with him, answered door and says she is refusing service?

California law provides for "substituted service" -- This will work on the custody action, but may not work on the contempt action. For...

What is the best way to change an existing parenting plan (in WA) to reflect the current condition (living in CA)?

Assuming the Father remains in WA, your course of action is to file a modification request in WA. If and when Father leaves WA then you could...

I agree with Ms. Fleischer. It is important that you respond, at least once. Let her know that you are capable of parenting, be nice about it......

Can my daughter father take her away in court when he hasn't been there since she was born

Parents can make requests of the court to change custody. When that happens the court will look at a number of factors related to your child's...

Are my kids allowed to pick who they want to live with?

If you file a request for order so that your children can live with you you'll want to state your reasons for concern and that your children have...

What is the protocol when dad was absent, mom dies, and baby continues to live with maternal grandparents; dad wants baby now?

I'm so very sorry for your terrible loss. You should file for a guardianship over your grandchild as soon as possible. You will ask for...

Child custody evaluator biased. Help!

It sounds to me like you have a mediator who has made a recommendation to the Judge. The Judge is not required to follow the recommendation,...