My husband of 2 years wants a divorce. I don't. History is: Lived together since 1992. Had 3 children. Bought a house.

I'm not licensed to practice in California, so I can't give specific advice about its laws. That said, it happens that California is famous for...

How can spouse be made to pay part of lawyer fees

The general rule is that a court may award attorney fees - that is, order the other side to pay your lawyer's bill - if you win a case, or a...

How can I request that a motion for primary custody be denied?

You have to file a motion in response. You should consult with a lawyer who practices family law in your state. The procedures are too complex and...

If my ex files for joint custody days before i am due but hasnt been involved, does this give him the upper hand?

Generally, there's no legal benefit to a parent filing first in a custody case. That said, I worry that I don't understand the question - if the...

Is video admissible in family court for pleading my case with regards to child custody?

Probably not. A person's testimony given out of court, offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, is hearsay, and is usually not...

What type of lawyer do i need to get to sue the county i live in?

It's not at all clear to me that you can make a case based on this. People are "wrongfully arrested" all the time; that's what trials are for....

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We had an argument, but he didn't hurt me. The police started taking pictures of me, and exaggerated the circumstance.

I agree with Ms. Reisman, without passing any judgment on whether what happened was actually abuse or not. You can ask the Court to drop the Order,...

IF I LEAVE THE STATE WILL I GET ARRESTED ?

Nothing you've written suggests that you would be arrested for leaving the state. However, your child's father will retain the right to ask for...

My brother enlaw was emotional abused by his step dad . My brother-enlaw is developly disabaled what can be done in this case

Almost all legal cases are governed by a law called a Statute of Limitations. This law states that you can't sue someone for something, no matter...

Can a parent who has been convicted on domestic violence, and drug charges get full custody of a child?

It's possible, but it certainly doesn't seem very likely. In part it depends on what the other parent looks like. You should consult with a...