Of course you have the right to fire your attorney. You need to consider if now is the right time to do so. Completing the final stages of a...

Proof of service deadline and guidelines for Request for Orders to modify child support during COVID?

You can ask the other party to agree to a continuance so that you can have the hearing at a later date. If she won't agree, then you can appear at...

No one will really care except your ex. You can write back to him and say that a freeway accident prevented you from being there at the required...

I have seen requests for name change within family law matters. The court usually considers the age of the child and their attachment to their...

Without knowing all of the facts, it is hard to say what your chances are for getting equal custody. You should stress to the court how you have...

You can seek the assistance of the self-help center. They are usually located at the courthouse and will help you prepare the necessary documents...

My daughter's ex has not paid court ordered child support for 5 months?

Yes, your daughter can get into difficulty if she does not produce the child for visitation. You cannot withhold visits because someone is not...

Yes, that is a threat and you should call the police. You can also file a civil harassment restraining order and seek protection in court. You...

Can I request for 50% joint custody if my wife was granted a restraining order for domestic violence in California?

You can file for joint custody but you should note that there is a rebuttable presumption that joint custody is detrimental to your child when...

First off, braces are no longer considered cosmetic by the courts. I have had many cases where braces are a covered health care expense. If the...