What is the process when your spouse has violated ATROS and you no longer live in that county?

The county where the dissolution was filed retains jurisdiction and thus filing a motion in that county is required. You can try to change the...

How do I protect myself from losing my children without a custody order?

You need orders if you want to hold him to a strict schedule. Sometimes the fight is inevitable. If he is emotionally mistreating you, then...

How can i fight false allegations?

The immediate issue is whether the police are involved. If so, then you should seek representation from a criminal law attorney asap. You have a...

My soon to be ex wife has moved out of the house and plans to take our children. Is she required to tell me her new address?

Without an order, no. However there are automatic temporary restraining orders that come into effect once the Petition is filed and service is...

I have a 10 year old daughter, who has not seen her father since she was 2 months old!

My first question is whether the "father" is named on the birth certificate. Next, for what reason do you need an order that you have full...

The court can order you to submit to a urine test, but not a hair follicle test or blood test. Generally, if a test will be clean there should be...

"Guideline" support is the amount of support calculated under the California state guidelines for child support. The Court MUST use use the...

Child support

California law requires both parents to provide support to their minor children to the extent of their ability. Parents can agree to a $0.00...

When & how to ask for temporary support

Typically, it has been my experience that courts do not make support orders when the parties live in the same residence because there is a...

Can I place the other parent under citizens arrest for violating court ordered visitation?

The short answer is no. The correct procedure is to file a motion with the court. There are several options including modification of the...