Can I request sole legal custody and choose guardianship if the father agrees?

If the father consents, you can prepare a judgment which grants you sole legal and sole physical custody, and to jointly nominate your parents as...

Based solely on what you are describing, this is a pretty outrageous situation. I would recommend that you file a police report and have the child...

Private judge for divorce case

Retaining a private judge is a great idea - but one that would require the consent of both parties. You might suggest attending mediation or...

Can a family member manage another family member in the workplace?

Unless you can identify a reason that you are being targeted that is protected under the law (i.e. race, religion, age, sex etc...) you don't have...

This should be an easy one. I just need the form number for a continuance in a Family Law matter.

You can file a stipulation and order continuing the hearing date if he will agree, or file a request for order seeking a continuance if he does not...

I have a MSC for my divorce coming up in two weeks. I have not filed a brief package because I was not aware of such package.

Each party should file a settlement conference statement in advance of their settlement conference. Not only is it required, but it is extremely...

HOW DO i AMMEND A JUDGEMENT

If the property issues are completely omitted from the judgment you may be able to submit a judgment on reserved issues dealing with property, or...

You don't identify whether the child is truly unhappy with the proposed arrangement, or whether the "narcissistic" parent is engaging in seriously...

Can a relative get guardianship of my children just because I'm homeless

I think that there is a good chance that the grandmother could prove that continuing to remain homeless would be detrimental to the children if...

Can all rules of court be waived that preclude the appointment of a retired judge or limit her as a temp in Family Court?

I am a bit unclear on what you are asking. The California Constitution grants authority to litigants to take their cases to a qualified attorney or...