I am a huge proponent of mediation in family law cases and am frequently hired as a mediator. A skilled mediator will know how to handle a...

To piggy-back on Mr. Nguyen's response, lost wages and reimbursed out-of-pocket-expenses, up to the date of separation, are community property. ...

If there are no court orders in place regarding paternity and/or residential schedule, you are free to move with your daughter as you see fit. If...

Is it possible to require the other parent to mediate over something that is not specifically in the final parenting plan?

Yes, this is a perfect issue for mediation. If mediation is successful, it will result in a written settlement agreement which can then be the...

How do I go about getting a psychological exam for my custody hearing?

If the court has ordered you to undergo a psychological evaluation, you will need to comply with the order and go to the person named in the order...

If your assailant was charged with a crime, there will have been a police investigation. At some point the report of the police investigation will...

I need I need to know if I should go to mediation or trial?

I think we need more information. What type of case is currently pending? When is your trial date, if there is one scheduled? What mediation...

Can I hire my own real estate broker to sell my parents home after their passing?

If you are referring to a "Living Trust" then the person named as the successor trustee is going to have the authority to sell the house. If you...

Will father get full custody ? Or will i have to move back to california?

It's really a question of which state has jurisdiction over the situation. Ther are a variety of factors the courts look at, pursuant to statutes...

I started a case in WA to see my daughter with a parenting plan it was dismissed for not following case schedule ?

It sounds like you need someone to help you with your situation and to guide you through the process. Natually, an attorney is recommended, but if...