I have an emergency restraining order and custody of our boys. The court date is in 7/2. I was just contacted by his attorney.

Just say, "No," if you don't want to dismiss it. But IF he is giving you a reason to dismiss it before court (other than just that it would be...

She serves you her response and then files it. This is normal. Thomas Neil is a Sacramento attorney, with 20 years experience, representing...

Forced to pay child support to the State(CA) when ex is on welfare system, how can I fight for sole child custody?

You can bring a motion to modify custody. You must show to the court a "significant change of circumstances" before the court will modify. Being...

Child Custody: Alternatives to pick up child when other parent refuses to give her up during exchange (per court order).

Have your attorney contact his attorney and ask for a written confirmation by email, within x days, whether the other party will / will not follow...

Violations of order and now unreachable by phone

It sounds like he might be getting ready to bring a motion to modify custody for some reason. If he does not return the child at the next...

Does ex wife has the right to show up in school during Father's custody time?

Yes. Absent a court order otherwise, she can volunteer on your days. Thomas Neil is a Sacramento attorney, with 20 years experience,...

Child Custody: Motion for Contempt

Court CAN order atty fees and costs. That doesn't mean the court WILL. Court has discretion. Yes you can go forward if she later complies so long...

Can I ask for additional items during the child custody modification hearing?

You may bring up the issue; it is under the umbrella of "child custody." The court has discretion to order it but it is intrusive and the mediator...

They normally send it to your attorney. But, for reasons I do not understand, all to often you get the report until the day before the hearing. ...

What to expect in a hearing for a move away order?

I do not understand how you got a court date for a move away without being sent to mediation. By law, if the partiees are not inn agreement re...