Change of Address in CA for family law (visitation/child support)

Serve it first, then file it. BUT, YOU CAN'T SERVE IT YOURSELF. The court doesn't trust the parties to a case to serve their papers on the other...

You each pay the $435 initial filing fee only once. After that, any time YOU bring a Request for Orders (a reservation to see a judge about...

Out of control family situation during family court action.

There is no law against a father giving his daughter a car. If you have sole legal and physical you can take away the keys but I expect that...

Do I need my family to prove they lend me money to live?

If you tell the judge that you have no income, the judge should terminate your support obligations. Then, the burden shifts to the other parent to...

Can I submit a note to the judge with my Findings/Orders after Hearing papers that are to be signed?

No, you cannot submit a note with the judgment. A judge cannot make orders without the other party being present to give their input. You...

If spouses agrees on how to divide assets in divorce, Is it recommended to write agreements on paper & notarized ?

1, If you and your spouse agree on how to divide assets AND debts, you CANNOT then just write up your agreement, and notarize it. You MUST write...

Is there different type of a divorce? (question to a family-law)

The rules for divorce are: 1. If either side wants a divorce, they can get one, regardless if the other side doesn't want a divorce. 2. To get a...

Wanting visiting and child custody rights in a different state

Before you do anything consider that, if you're not paying child support you will probably have to pay it after you bring a motion for parenting...

Can i file the default judgment including a settlement agreement even if ex does not agree to terms? will divorce be delayed?

You can take his default, and submit your proposed judgment with your proposed settlement agreement to the court. BUT: Family courts are...

Do I have to offer my son to his dad if I am leaving our son at home with his great-grandmother who also lives at our house?

Yes. The order says offer your son to his dad if you are away for 4 hours. It does NOT say, "Unless grandmother is there." Thomas Neil,...