I am the only person on my sons birth certificate , should I still file for custody ?

Either parent at any time can file what is called a "paternity action" which is a petition to establish parental rights. You can go to the...

Findings and order after hearing ex's attorney put in order that was not heard in the hearing

If you believe that the Findings and Order After Hearing submitted by the opposing attorney was incorrect, you should order court minutes from the...

As stated I the previous answer, you can call Child Protective Services. In your area, their number is 661-631-6000. Alternatively, you can file...

I'm not married to my ex-boyfriend. We are broke up now and he is filing a Community and Quasi-community Property Declaration

Additional information is needed. Although spousal support is not paid to partners who were never married and are not registered domestic...

While unemployed, am I liable to pay child support based on imputed income out of my savings?

Child support is based on the percentage of time the children spend with each parent, each parent's income (yours would be unemployment and any...

Communicating with My Wife During a Divorce

Opposing counsel cannot tell you not to talk to your wife. I would suggest, though, that emails from you to your wife are business like in all...

How to change venue

Without knowing where the father is located, it is difficult to answer this question. I have been successful in changing venue of family law cases...

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Do I use the same case number from paternity in filing a new RFO for custody?

You must file under the paternity case. Any disputes concerning child custody and visitation, child support, etc. have to be filed under the...

If the divorce is not final, litigation is pending and all orders are temporary. You should consult with an attorney in your area to run new...

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That depends on whether you understand the paperwork needed. A name change is not a hard thing to do so long as you know the procedure and the...