Is it sanctionable conduct if a party in a divorce does not abide by her past agreements, changes stances based on circumstances

The court may award sanctions in a Family Law case, under Family Code Section 271. I list the text below. The bottom line is that if a party's...

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Court ordered counseling

Yes, as long as there are some available in your area and are qualified to treat children. Your ability to pay for the treatment must be a...

Custody exchanges problem - not defined "special days" in order.

If the "special" days are not defined, you will run into problems (as you have learned) when you and the other parent do not agree on their...

Can I file a motion to have a "protected party" (wife of a Restraining Order Plaintiff) declared a vexatious litigant in Calif?

If she has filed enough lawsuits that are not meritorious, and she is self represented, you can begin proceedings to have her declared a vexatious...

Divorce - My husband started a company in his father's name - Can I claim this as Community Property?

All assets that are acquired during the course of the marriage are community property. During the marriage is defined as from the date of marriage...

I need clarification on visitation schedual

Using January 2014 as an example, you would have visitation as follows: January 2-5, January 16-19 and January 30- February 2nd. You would then...

Kid to Parent (Petitioner) Text SMS Messages & Hearsay

There are many exceptions to the hearsay rule. First, the definition of hearsay is; "an out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter...

I just filed custody papers but the court date is not for 5 months and the mother will not allow me visitation, what do I do?

You can attempt to gain cooperation from local law enforcement. Let them know that she is not allowing any type of visitation and is withholding...

I have joint legal custody with my ex who has been mia for almost 2 years now.

Yes. You could file a motion with the court, and request sole legal custody based upon the fact that he has not been present over the last two...

My ex girlfriend will not let me see my son until there is a court order. We have only been seperated for a day. What can I do?

Yes. Act quickly! You may file an ex parte request with the court, to require her to allow you to see your son. Your question does not indicate...