Based on your description of "50-50 legal custody", technically, the court could see it as a violation. This may not necessarily lead to any...

Both parents are responsible to financially contribute to their children's health, safety, and welfare. When a custodial parent applies for public...

It is unclear as to the meaning of "for a kid that I didn’t sign any paperwork for." Does that mean you didn't sign an agreement to pay child...

Child support is intended to contribute to the costs associated with raising a child. It is a legal obligation so that both parents share in the...

Family Code § 1102 deals with selling, conveying, and/or encumbering of real property in which real property is owned by the community (both...

Yes, if you meet the residency requirements for the state of CA and the county you reside: - CA State residency: at least one spouse must be a...

While a person could have a CPO issued against them without being convicted, it seems out of the ordinary, based on these facts, that a CPO was...

You can prepare a written response called a "declaration". Generally, no specific form is required, but check your local court rules for the...

An intentional refusal or failure to follow a court order is a violation and may be subject to a contempt action. Typically you will file a...

In CA, there is an obligation for both parents to provide for and support their children. You can file for a support order in your local...