OCSC - Child Custody/Support Modification Hearing

I think the answer depends on whether this is a regularly-set hearing (20 minutes), or whether someone specifically set a special day to have an...

How can the court make my son's mother go back to work?

Family Code section 3900 imposes an obligation on both parents to support the child " in the manner suitable to the child's circumstances." So Mom...

Does anyone know where I can get financial assistance for court ordered supervised visitation?

Contact the supervision agencies in your area - many have sliding scale payments. If your ex isn't doing the orientation, bring it up with the...

Does a granted move away order ever go away or can it be changed

Likely yes. Act. An attorney could really help you.

When does bio dad lose his rights because of child abandonment?

Even if bio dad came into the picture, it sounds like your husband wouldl be recognized as Dad by being a "putative father" - have you considered...

If I lost custody of my child and have no lawyer how can I submit legal docs to our mediator and/or judge?

Please, please, please listen to my colleagues and go see an attorney. It sounds like you are not presenting your evidence correctly. The mediator...

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I am a father who has not seen his son for 2 years. My ex-wife, his mother, is holding him hostage. What are my options?

You need to act. Your ex-wife can only hold your son hostage as long as you do nothing to change the situation. Get into court and file a Request...

Education, Family Law

I commend you. We have just this one life - so carpe diem, future collegaue. As to your age - absolutely not an issue. The traditional law schools...

What can be done when a parole agent is being discriminating & not supportive to reunification of a child to father.

These facts are unclear. I am only a family law attorney, not a juvenile court attorney, but in the family court If the father has visitation, and...

What if my ex husband verbally harassed me in front of my child and refused to drop her off back at my place by the agreed time.

Everyone needs to understand how much parental conflict will hurt your daughter. At the same time, going to court just might end up chaging your...