Do I appeal a restraining order or serve one back on the "protected" party?

Unfortunately, domestic violence has been expanded to mean domestic rudeness. These orders have strayed far from their original and very important...

Can the denial of a tro for civil harassment be appealed?

Probably not. A TRO is a TEMPORARY order. If the court denied a hearing on the request for a final restraining order, that could be available for...

Can my son's father escape paying child support by filing bankruptcy?

No. Bankruptcy does not discharge a child support debt. It may be grounds to modify the child support order for the present and future, but the...

My 4 year old son has been experiencing reoccurring nightmares and regressed bedwetting since his dad left a year ago.

If dad has been in his new relationship for 6 months, it is generally considered an adequate interval at which to introduce the new person to the...

Many of the answers here have useful information but I am not sure any are fully responsive. First and foremost, your ex is required to serve you...

At what age can a child have a say in regards to visituation in a custody battle?

In California, at age 14 a child has the right to address the court on matters of custody and visitation. Below age 14 it is at the discretion of...

What form do I need to submit to the courts to add additional documents after original filing

You are permitted to supplement your filed papers. Based on your brief description, it sounds like you need to draft a Supplemental Declaration Of...

How much time do I have to file an appeal to the CA Supreme Court? 

Though I agree with Mr. Fox's answer, this presumes you correctly stated the appeal was to the Appellate Division at your Superior Court. If you...

How to stop child support order when DCSS refused to order agreed stipulation between parties because custody has changed?

I am not certain of all facts here...but...if the court's refusal was before DCSS closed the case, and if you are sure DCSS has now closed the...

Going threw gaurdinship case seemed to have been railroaded dad has never wanted to step up to Sanjaoquin country and say he was

Guardianship actions are handled by the probate court rather than the family court. I suggest you repost your question in the guardianship...