Going to file a RFO for physical custody of my child, thinking of requesting temp emergency court order.

File a Request for Order, for custody and visitation of your child. Attach a copy of the written agreement that the two of you reached. Explain...

Does San Diego have a program for retaining an attorney, yet having VERY low income. The Modest Means program is $1000!

You have a few options available to you. Every county is equipped with a Family Law Facilitators office which can help individuals prepare then...

Should we sue the Mediator for making us pay for a useless report?

Parties often attend mediation and reach agreements. It is possible that the agreement that was reached was to utilize a joint appraiser. ...

Dissolution of an International Adoption

To my understanding you cannot "dissolve" an adoption. However, someone can be adopted again, by someone else if there is an available and willing...

What happens when one files for a divorce and the other won't sign?

I am sorry that you find yourself in this position. The break up of a marriage is a human tragedy just like a death, and should be treated with...

This question made me really stop and think. The code itself reads, " upon a finding...that a party has perpetrated domestic violence...WITHIN THE...

I make 2500 mo. My child support will be 1262 mo. My mortgage is 1800 a month is this fair?

The unfortunate reality is that the guideline is not "fair". If the correct information was put into the formula, and that is the amount that it...

Chances of Father gaining Custody of 2 year old following mothers Child Endangerment/CPS case

If mom has is as flawed as you depict, and you are able to prove it, with the police reports, the assessment, the child endangerment charges, you...

My ex-gf sent her new bf to threaten me. I don't know who he is.

I agree with my colleagues. Your poor dog! You could hire a private investigator to learn who he is. Then hire an attorney to send him a letter...

The only thing I would add to what my colleagues have posted is that custody is baed upon what is in a child's best interest. There is a...