Custody question

Since you are in San Francisco, there is also Volunteer Legal Services Program to help connect you with a pro bono attorney. Their email...

How to I enforce a court judgment for child support with out an attorney?

I agree with the previous attorney. Open a case with DCSS. They are the "super enforcers" and although it may take them 3 - 6 months to open a...

How quickly can I appeal a judge's ruling with a lawyer?

There is a very wise judge in Los Angeles County who encourages lawyers to follow this basic advice - "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em...

My clients always wonder why filing status effects support. It is because the DissoMaster is designed to maximize tax benefit, and the tax benefit...

How to calculate extra coverage time? By counting extra hours or by extra overnights?

I agree with the other attorney. If you need a way to explain it to him, you can tell him that many parents have no overnights at all, but still...

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Can I leave the state with full legal and physical custody of my son without permission from the father?

While reading your orders very carefully, pay particular attention to whether or not you have sole legal and physical custody. If you do, then an...

We both want to file for a divorce. little to no assets, money. no kids. been marrice 24 yrs what time frame and how much

There are four types of divorce in California: (1) default, (2) default with written agreement, (3) contested, and (4) uncontested. When my...

In the distribution of property in a divorce, is a monetary gift from in-laws considered community property?

Normally a gift is considered to be separate property. However, if your in-laws intended the money to be a gift to you and your wife, then it...

What happens when the respondent does not show up to mediation for child custody and if he does not show up to court

A court does not need his cooperation to make an order. On the other hand, once there is an order, he will have to comply.

When you say, "long response" - how long do you mean? The forms you mention are not mandatory, you are allowed to use pleading paper, but I would...

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