Lawyer didn't file my papers in time. Other lawyer threatening to strike my evidence tomorrow at court hearing

What is your question? Your lawyer is correct that it is discretionary with the court whether or not to accept your papers. In my experience (but...

Do I have to pay child support after my parental rights have been terminated?

Once your parental rights are terminated you no longer have a support obligation. You can stop paying support if you choose.

I own a home that I purchased before my marriage. If the value of the home has gone down, how does that affect my share?

Generally, property owned before marriage, known as separate property, remains separate property after marriage. There are some circumstances when...

How often can one file a modification of parenting plan?

There are no legal limits on the number of Petitions to Modify can be filed. However, there are things that have to be established before you get...

What form do i use to respond to the guardian at litems reccommendation and statements that are false?

There is no document that you file. You have your chance when the case goes to trial or to a show cause hearing where the issues she talks about...

There are Pattern Forms that you prepare to have someone held in contempt. You need to file a Motion and Order to Show Cause for Contempt and you...

My rights were terminated 3 years ago what would happen if I was to have a baby now would the dad be able to get the baby

The fact that 3 years ago you lost 3 children because a court terminated your parental rights could be used in a contested hearing to show that the...

If the GAL set the family trial- do I need to file anything else or will the Judge look through all of the filings?

You are the litigant. The GAL is merely a person who makes recommendations to the court. The court can ignore those recommendations, depending on...

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Possible complications for divorce

I'm sure you feel overwhelmed but believe me your situation is not that unusual for an experienced family law lawyer First, the court will require...

Modifying child support from different home of record.

If the original orders dealing with the children was in California and they still reside there you have to file your motion in California. This is...