If the father of my child and I write a contract agreeing to custody terms for our daughter will that hold up in court?

If not a judgment, it should at least be memorialized as a Stipulation and Order. This would make your agreement an enforceable court order. This...

Anyone over the age of 18 and not a party to the action can serve the pleadings. It is often a good idea not to get family or new significant...

Where i can get help to file a divorce paper because i do not have money

You may also qualify for a fee waiver, depending on your financial circumstances. The self-help center in Martinez can assist you with this...

Which parent has the child on that particular day?

It depends. I would review the court order to see if the holiday schedule supersedes the regular visitation schedule. If the court order says...

Question about mutual stipulation for child support.

No, you do not need to file a motion and a court appearance is not required if you have a mutual agreement. The agreement will need to be...

Would my lawyer make less money if we tried to negotiate a divorce settlement before filing motions?

Not necessarily. It is quite common to file a motion at the beginning of a case to address the more pressing issues such as custody/visitation and...

Yes you may. You need to file a motion to requested a bifurcation and termination of marital status. There are a few requirements that must be met...

Do I divorce or get an annulment?

From your limited facts that have been provided, it appears your option would be to proceed with a divorce. Annulments are viable in only very...

The answer is yes but it depends on what you are trying to accomplish with the prenuptial agreement. If you need clarification, there are many...

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How do I serve a person for a summons for child custody in mexico, what are my options?

Service in Mexico has very specific rules and requirements. The family law facilitator/self-help center should be able to help walk you through...