Does the divorce petition limit what can be decided in an MSA?

An alternate position that you could take is to stipulate to set aside the default and then amend the petition or have a response filed that would...

Does my older daughter have to go to Siskyou County to file for guardianship or can my 16 yr old go to my 23 yr olds in sac...

She can file where the guardian lives or the proposed ward is. Thus. she should be able to file in Sacramento County, especially if she is staying...

Do both parties need to sign or be present for a divorce?

Your case probably would be benefitted by having a consultation with an attorney, as things that you may agree to or put in your paperwork without...

Is it hard to modify a restraining order on a pending DV to allow peaceful contact visitations with children?

The father should seek to speak to his criminal attorney whether that be his private criminal attorney or his public defender. If he represented...

My ex keeps changing my daughters school without my consent? Looking to get full custody of her!

Whether you should file will depend on what you are seeking. If you are seeking to return her to the school that she was removed from, than you...

Do child custody agreements have to change if im going to live with my dad for a couple of months

Yes, I agree, your parents can sign a written agreement and file it with the Court to make it a binding order. Alternatively, if one of the...

Moving out of the state of California with a 7 year old

The mother, if not already an issue pending before the court, would need to file a motion (absent your permission) to obtain permission to move...

JV 300 case, can I subpoena the foster caretaker over new allegations coming from her part from the children being under care?

Yes, if a foster care provider is raising allegations, it is possible that he/she may come to court either voluntarily or against their will to...

What happens when your court case goes to trial and do they take into consideration the childrens entire life? Do witness help?

The standard for determining child custody and visitation is still best interests. The court has the possibility of ordering a child custody...

Must I let my husband claim one of our children if we currently have 50/50 custody but yet I have spent more time with them?

I would be happy to offer a free consult to answer your question, feel free to contact me at 707-427-6456 and we can run a conflict check and...

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