How do I immediately change a physical custody arrangement for the safety of the child?

File a request for order and ask for temporary switch in custody, being very specific as to any safety concerns and state facts, not simply...

Nowadays courts understand that in tough financial times people who are good parents are unable to afford accommodations that permit the child to...

2 1/2 year old stepson started calling me momma despite us correcting him. Custody private mediation coming up we are worried.

I personally think its fine for a child to see the step parent as another parent as opposed to a lesser role. This boy obviously loves you and...

You can't really peremptorily strike against an anticipated request to continue but you can object to any continuance and mention clearly the...

What do I do if I got a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order, he wants a different judge

If he wanted to make a premptory challenge he should have done it before the judge makes a ruling in any part of your case. Once that happens he...

Well, technically your lawyer should have files the default bit you should also know those can easily be set aside and usually are. The court...

I filed to modify custody is it to late to refile for an emergancy modifcation?

You can petition for a change in temporary orders without a substantial change in circumstance but you should have a good reason. It sounds like...

Hello, my question is about a grandparent's right to visit her grandchild, whom she raised since age of 2, now the boy is 10.

Pursuant to California law, an interested party may join any legal action in which they have an indispensable interest. The Family Code gives...

Is it possible for me to move with my mom?

Depending on how old and sophisticated you are ( which it sounds like you are pretty mature) your mom can file for physical custody and probably...

Is it in my best interest to seek joint custody (because currently its limited and based ultimately on good standing), if:

If I were you I'd file for custody right away. First step is to open up a petition for custody and parentage. Since you two are unmarked your...