Even small claims court takes months and then once you get judgment, you still have to collect it. Your best option is to have an attorney...

Case number on FL300 regaring RFO for spousal support when concurrently filed with divorce petition?

You leave the case number blank and the clerk will stamp them with the case number.

Is he violating the order ?

Unless the restraining order provides that he can have peaceful contacts with you regarding your children, he is violating the restraining order.

My ex-wife is filing for full custody. How do I respond? What forms? Do I need to submit within a certain time period?

You use form FL-320 to respond. You need to focus on what is in your children's best interest and how having visitation with you is in their best...

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What do I do if I cant afford an attorney?

It sounds like he has very little chance to get unsupervised visitation. It depends on the mediator's recommendation if one was prepared. You...

"income-producing opportunity" on declaration of disclosure FL-140?

It only includes investment opportunities presented after the date of separation which results from opportunities from the marriage prior to...

Am I in arrears at the court house?

You should know whether your support obligations are current based on whether you missed any payments. Unless the other parent informed the court...

It varies greatly based on location and the experience of the attorney. In Orange County, a low hourly rate is $250 and some very experienced...

A lot of court orders specify the wait time -- 15 minutes is typical.

Does this order precedence over the regular parenting schedule?

You are only required to seek court approval if your vacation plan requires agreement from the other parent and the other parent refuses to agree...