Can I move out of California ?

You will need to file a motion to modify child custody and visitation. Having full legal and physical custody gives you a significant advantage in...

My ex moved out of state with our daughter,the courts gave her 100% custody and the courts left visitation up to her mother.

It sounds as if there is a lengthy factual and legal history to your case that will make it difficult to provide an answer in this forum. You...

My ex and I have "joint custody" of oour 15 yr old son. He got sons ears pierced against my wishes when he had agreed with me.

Unfortunately, joint legal custody can cause more problems than it solves. Neither parent has veto power of any decisions and you should be...

Xspouse and DissoMaster are two software programs, made by different companies, that serve the same purpose. Each is intended to calculate...

As a general rule, the parents of a child have the right to determine who that child sees, including grandparents. To the extent that you and your...

If no custody and visitation orders are in place both parents have an equal right to custody of the minor children. This means that the only real...

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In California can an court appointed lawyer for minor (age 13) file an OSC for minor?

Once minor's counsel has been appointed, the minor through counsel has all the rights of any other joined party, including but not limited to the...

How easily can my kid's father obtain custody or visitation again? He has been out of the picture for 4 yrs & gave up custody.

To modify the current custody and visitation order Father will need to demonstrate a material change in circumstances. If Father can show a...

What do I need to do to get shared custody of my child? My X wont give me any time with him and I have no money for a lawyer?

Your best recourse is to file a motion seeking to establish custody and visitation orders. The local family law facilitator's office should be...

Can I file for arrears if my ex did not disclose pay raises?

Generally speaking a modification can only be made retroactive to the date that a motion is filed. Only in the event of fraud are you likely to be...