Child Support Reimbursements - California

"Never a parent *to them*" and "not considered a parent by the child" are not the legal criteria for parentage. The legal standard is genetic...

Does having 50 % legal and physical custody entitle me to know what is going on with my young daughter in court matters?

Having joint legal and physical custody ABSOLUTELY entitles you to know what is going on with your child. If she is being seen by doctors and...

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Is divorce mediation still an option if clets restraining order granted against me?

Mediators can work with you, so long as you are not in the same room or within the limits of the protected zone around the other party. This may...

Is critical 3rd party new evidence the Judge did not have in my divorce case adequate reason to request a new trial w/ 657

If that was a trial, then why did you not have this evidence beforehand? It was available to you, through discovery or other means. If this...

2 year co-residence requirement for adoption

This is more of an immigration law question, so I'm changing it for you.

Can I ask family court to modify support now that I have proof (2014 taxes) that I don't make over 100k a year?

File a Request for Orders (RFO) asking to modify support. Provide copies of your evidence (black out any Social Security Numbers), as well as any...

I am in a divorce process seeking alimony. My marriage lasted longer than 10 years. I am unemployed. My spouse has decent income

You have a legal duty to try to be self-supporting within a reasonable period of time. What is "reasonable" is subject to the court's...

Can a child that is 16 and that lives in terrible conditions live in a rented place place by himself?

A 16 year old is a minor and does not have the legal capacity to sign an enforceable lease. Some adult would have to sign the lease for...

How can I appear for the divorce trial court hearing by telephone if I am representing myself?

File an ex parte request for permission to appear telephonically. Explain what you have stated here, about why you cannot appear in person. File...

Am i too late or in too deep to violate a 3 year dvro violation

From your description, it sounds like you should be prepared to receive a DVRO request on your ex-BF's behalf. You need to cool it. Given the...