This is a great question; I have dealt with many cases where parents have discussed out-of-court agreements where one party will receive full...

Can a petitioner get an extension of a restraining order if the respondent is not /cant be located for service of the notice. ?

The commissioner or judge will typically grant a first continuance and have discretion to grant further continuances. You will need to fill out...

Can I get in trouble with the law if I forward this recording?

Depends. Penal Code 632 makes it a crime to record or eavesdrop on someone discussing confidential information. California is a "consent" state...

How does it work for joint custody when it comes to claiming children on taxes?

The general rule is that the parent that has primary custody of the child gets to claim the child as a dependent for IRS tax purposes. In...

Is inheritance and gift money considered as a part of income to modify child support?

There is no simple and clear bright line rule to answer your question, as it is important to understand that each matter is unique and determined...

What can I do if an attorney has served me an RFO 8 days before the hearing in a civil or family law case?

The simplest course of action would be to just inform the Judge that you were not timely served and did not have an opportunity to file a timely...

Is it a violation?

I have tried numerous request for DV orders and violations of DV orders based on social media posts. In my past experience, the chief issue is...

What rights does my son have and what can we do to keep seeing our grandchild?

In California, Courts will typically presume a party is a parent of a child when parties were married or intend to get married when the child was...

The attorneys above are correct, your best option is to go to DCSS and have them obtain a modified support order. You should also discuss add-on...

You can obtain a subpoena for Wal Mart's business records from the Court. If you have an attorney, they can issue the subpoena directly. If you...