Can I file a contempt of court if we have joint legal custody and they cut my daughters hair?

"Contempt of court" means violation of an express court order. It comes with a very high burden of proof upon the accuser, and this is because the...

Is timing critical if I want to divorce and move back to OR with my 2 children when we have only been here 4 months?

In a word: Yes. As Mr. Anthony has stated, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which both OR and CA of...

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As far as I know, any DVRO is entered in to the CLETS database, whether it is temporary or permanent. The expiration date is also entered, so a...

Custody evaluation question about not following the Santa Clara County Local Rule of Court.

The evaluation is NOT an order, it is a recommended order, only. It is completely up to the judge to decide whether to adopt it as a court...

What do I need to do if I want to switch attorney?

There is a form for you to sign, as well as the attorneys (both of them) to sign. This will put the court and the other side on notice regarding...

I would like to change my last name and middle name?

You could start with this link, from the court's website: http://www.scscourt.org/self_help/probate/namechange/namechange.shtml

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I do believe that a custody evaluator can generally address move away questions. Why would anyone want to go through a separate evaluation just on...

Can the custodial parent skip filing a motion to move away and file an ex parte?

You do not say what the existing orders say. If you have orders for visitation, then the orders must be complied with. Usually, the party...

Yes, it can be reissued again. It may be reissued several times, so long as you are making good faith efforts to find and serve the restrained party.

Is there a document, law or document that states how many days an evaluator has to complete a child custody evaluation?

This is what Santa Clara County Local Rule of Court 2.C(4)a. says: "No later than 60 calendar days after the date of the first evaluation...