How do I get access to CPS records

I am presuming that your children were not detained by CPS, if CPS actually investigated. The discovery process is available to all litigants as a...

DV case impacts on child support and spousal support?

The impact of DV on child support is indirect; the parental timeshare occasioning visitation changes will affect child support. Usually, the Court...

Can a "seek work order" be filed on a parent when no court ordered child support is established?

Technically, the mother could file a "seek work" order if she chooses. Whether or not the Court will hear it is another matter; it appears...

Fear for my children due to mother's looming criminal issues

Certainly you need to do what's in your children's best interest. The issue should be immediately presented to the family court having...

My wife filed a false TRO to gain leverage in a custody case in CA.

The Family Code provides alternative remedies to Civil Defamation. Consult with an Attorney to discuss those alternatives which may be far more...

What does default mean in divorce case?

All is not lost; the Court generally favors contested litigation. Depending on when the Request for Entry of Default was filed and why you failed...

My wife won $100,000 during our marriage. She used it to buy a property & put it in her name. Do I have a right to that money?

The $100,000 does not appear to fall within the exceptions to community property presumption; so the short answer is it's community irrespective of...

Can I seek restraining order against my husband but without severe impacts?

The Family Court has the authority to issue Domestic Violence prevention orders. These are not a part of the criminal courts. However, any such...

Great questions. Taking responsibility and addressing arrears is good. Each DCSS office will process compromise and arrears on their own timeline;...

My son's custody

The Court will likely recognize the bonding, if any, between your Aunt and the child. However, you are the parent and there will necessarily be a...