I'm not married and wish to take my daughter out of state. Do I need permission from the father?

That depends on the circumstances. If there is a child custody/visitation order then you can absolutely get in trouble for breaching that order....

In the court of law, do things like being 18.5 or 18 make a difference?

Age difference for statutory rape purposes is measured from birthday to birthday. So as long as you are 3 years and one day older you will count as...

Concerning the grounds for relief under Family Law 2122, is the burden of proof by a preponderance or beyond doubt?

The general standard of proof in civil proceedings is a "preponderance of the evidence". All that means is that the judge has to believe you more...

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It is difficult to answer your question without a clearer description of your current situation. Were you sentenced to 145 days county jail? Work...

My name is Joel and I A question regarding child support.

Not knowing your current income or the amount of your inheritance I cannot tell you what the "proper" amount of child support would be. What I can...

A judicially supervised settlement conference can be requested only after standard mediation attempts have failed to produce a satisfactory...

How can I served papers to my ex- husband if he's in jail? to get the full custody of my son.

Send the documents to the litigation coordinator at the facility where your ex is housed. Include a proof of service form and a self addressed...

Is there any chance of getting a move out order against husband without the existence of domestic violence?

It's not going to be possible to give you a complete answer with the limitations of this online format. I suggest that you talk this over with your...

If your child's safety is at risk the highest priority should be getting that addressed as quickly as possible. You may have to give up a few...

Served child support years after the fact after moving out of state. Papers in mailbox state I was served over a month ago....

Your first step should be to retain a California family law attorney. You can find a recommended one that works in the Santa Cruz area using this...