How and when are monetary sanctions assigned/imposed by a judge in a divorce case? To whom are sanctions paid?

There are quite a few statutes which provide for sanctions in a family law case. However, the most common section if Family Code Section 271 (if...

Can I still request visitation after being out of the picture for more than a year?

Yes, you can absolutely ask for parenting time. You may have to go through reunification counseling first though. Also, you should talk to someone...

When there is a visitation court order already in place when can a child decide if they do or do not want to go with the parent?

The Family Code states age 14 is when a child can address the court regarding his or her wishes, though a child younger than that won't necessarily...

How does the court decide who gets the marital home in a California divorce?

No, it is not based upon who moves out of the home. Awarding a home to one spouse is based upon whether the court determines that the spouse can...

How to collect child support from a unemployed parent?

You can file a Request for Order for a child support modification, and you can request that income be imputed to her based upon her ability to work...

Can Child support be doubled with only 5% raise ?

We have some very good family law judges in Sacramento County, so I would be curious who your judge was. We will be getting some new judges in...

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How can I take my father's sons rights away or file for abandonment?

I do a fair number of these cases. You have to file a petition to terminate his parental rights, and that is usually done as part of a step-parent...

Yes, technically she will be in violation of the court order if she deviates from what the court order says. although she may claim there was an...

Should I file for a ex part hearing?

I practice in Sacramento County. What department are you in? Ex parte hearings are generally for "emergencies," i.e., the child is at risk unless...

How to invoke privilege for negotiations via email with the other side's attorney? don't want info to end up in court?

Yes, invoke Evidence Code section 1152 (offers of compromise are not admissible). You can do a motion in limine to exclude all such evidence...