The "oops, I made a mistake and should not have gotten married" ground does not exist for an annulment. Grounds for an anullment are identified in...

In a "request for order", for visitation, is it the same case number as the last order?

Yes, you should use the same case number as before.

No matter what, you need to file a motion and obtain a court order for the move-away. Having sole custody may give you a presumptive right to...

Generally, custody and mental health experts believe that the other parent (usually a father, but not always) should have contact with the newborn...

How to move out of state with my children?

While you will have a "presumptive right" to relocate, you will need to file a motion asking the court for permission to change your child's...

Is my ex in violation of our court order? What do I do?

My initial impression is that this is a poorly drafted order that causes problems. Usually, a parent’s custody time begins on a set date and time....

When does the non-custodial parent stop paying child support?

How long you have to pay child support is covered by Family Code section 3901. Child support ends at age 19 for good (excluding the complicated...

Yes, as long as you meet the California residency requirement at the time you file for divorce in California (resident of the State of California...

Should I wait to go to Family court until my daughter turns 12 on Oct 30, 2012? he has dirty drug test and many no shows.

What are you waiting for? You clearly need an order for (a) no visitation until the father has several clean drug tests and (b agency supervised...

Can I go back to court on a 2nd ex-parte to change the court orders for the first ex-parte if other party has a dirty drug test?

In Sacramento County, the new "dirty" drug tests is absolutely grounds for an ex parte emergency motion to put the other side on supervised...