Having a restraining order against you creates the legal (but rebuttable) presumption that you should not have custody. Therefore, if you want to...

How can I prove his girlfriend is emotionally abusing my 9 year old daughter?

Talk with your ex about your daughter seeing a therapist. You can pitch this as as way for her to build self-confidence, learn communication...

Do I have to split visitation travel expenses. Father lives in Gilroy. I live in San Jose.

I second Ms. Routledge's answer 100%. Frankly, I have never seen a judge consider gas money to be "visitation expenses." These are usually the...

Filing contempt for refusal of court order for custody evaluation ?

Contempt citations require you to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the other party knew about the order and failed to comply. He'll have the...

As a custodial parent, can I cancel supervised visitation because of financial hardship?

It sounds like you already asked the judge for relief from this visitation and got your answer: No, you may not cancel the visits. Consider...

What happens if my parents were charged with child abuse (they hit me and I admit what I did was really stupid and deserved it)?

What you did could affect whether or not your siblings will be allowed to continue living with your parents. However, unless CPS has filed a...

Can I translate and submit California family court filings to Family Court in Turkey? Do I need special permission?

As indicated in the other answers, you need to consult with a Turkish attorney to get answers regarding the Turkish court's rules and...

Now divorced, how do I get copy of legal separation from 1994?

You need to have the court issue a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order), which will divide the retirement benefits. In the meantime, unless...

Can I get my child support Arrears and Interest reduced or negotiate a payoff? I owe $79,000!

First off, we need to know if this is owed to the other parent or to the county (as reimbursement for county aid). If it is owed to the county,...

Hi Dear, My husband is part of one company, but hi is in jail. Can I can keep manage the part of the company as his legal wife?

No one will be able to answer this without knowing more and without seeing documentation. You should make an appointment with an attorney, and...