I have a restraining order hearing coming up. Will I have to defend myself against my ex's counter accusations?

If you think that you have more evidence or argument than you can fit into a half-hour (at most), then you have the right to ask the court to...

Married and divorced in Jalisco Mex, mother and son lived in Mexico now the live in CA

Your question is unclear. Have only the mom and child moved to California, or does everyone now live in California? -If both parents are in...

I'm an unwed mom to babies in CA and filed for custody in family courtcourt. Can I withdrawl the motion before the first hearing

I agree with both Mr. Shirley and Ms. Pimentel. If you do not attend the hearing, then no orders will be issued. You can, however, file a Request...

Were your case to go to Family Court Services (FCS) for an emergency screening (i.e. something has happened requiring the court's immediate...

I have an emotionally abusive, controlling ex husband who refuses to leave me alone. Do I have grounds for a restraining order?

You have described some good examples of non-violent domestic abuse, which is (of course) all about power and control. Your ex has crossed a few...

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How do you handle an attorney telling you just to accept their client's domestic abuse when pro per?

Although it *feels* like you've included lots of details, you really haven't. And that's proper, as you really ought to discuss this with an...

Frankly, it sounds like if you were to accuse him of violating the RO now, he would have a valid defense, because you have continued to maintain a...

Child Support Calculation

The court usually uses the most recent data, unless there is some compelling reason not to do so (such as when someone has had a seasonal increase...

Easy divorce for desertion?

To get a divorce, you only need to have "irreconcilable differences," which basically means that you don't get along and want to not be married any...

Do I have a chance to removed restraining order against to me?

If the restraining orders were issued after (or at) a hearing in court, then the will expire when the DVRO says it will expire. You can't change...