When you file an initial child custody motion after a divorce petition has already been personally served, is it served by mail?

After the first instance of service, which you have already done, additional documents can be served by mail. If served by mail, documents must be...

My daughter was picked up for Drank in Public and was released the next morning and she said there were no charges. If there

It's also worth noting that technically the District Attorney's office has a year to file charges on a misdemeanor case. It's quite common for...

Why are attorneys reluctant to represent a client for limited scope when family law has a specific form?

The main reason is that "limited scope" representation is generally used to draw a line between pretrial paperwork preparation and actual in-court...

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Do I need a lawyer when filing for divorce?

I agree with Mr. Suarez in that you will probably need an attorney involved in order to make sure that everything is accounted for. This is...

Yes it is legal. CPS investigations can be far reaching. If CPS is carrying our an investigation then the parents should retain a lawyer. CPS can,...

What should I do

You could say that it wasn't you. It is very unlikely that you will be believed absent a major flaw in the police report (ex: wrong car model/color).

I got a second dui while on ptobation for my first dui. im afraid of jail time. no one was hurt during either cases.

You are looking at two separate problems here. The first problem is the new DUI which, as you note, comes with a minimum 10 day jail sentence....

How can I get fast cheap divorce we haven't been together in ten years

You may qualify to file what is called "summary dissolution". There are fairly strict requirements, but it you qualify it will significantly...

Can I move out of town, 7 hrs away but still in California and take my kids without breaking the law.

If no legal separation or divorce has been filed then there is nothing illegal about moving as long as you don't abscond with the kids and refuse...

Judgment rejected for not addressing Child Support, which I don't want since the respondent is unemployed.

It's hard to answer the custody question without knowing your standing going into this hearing and without seeing the filing in question. Not...