Is there a 5 year limit for a biological parent to claim custody in california? if so what code is it under?

There is no statute of limitations to "claim custody" of a child, but the court will consider, first and foremost, the child's best interests above...

Who should I pay in this scenario - Child Support Arrears

Hire an attorney on a limited scope, to negotiate a payment plan with the DCSS. You can try to negotiate with them yourself, but you have that...

How strictly 10 year rule is enforced in calculating alimony (in CA)?

It is not a bright line rule. It is completely up to the judge's discretion, so long as their decision is supported by the evidence. There is a...

I failed to file1-751that time we have marital issue and planning to divorce but things smooth out and were still living togethe

I am not sure why you indicated that this is a custody issue, when you refer to what sounds like an Immigration form. I've added Immigration to...

My H1 visa spouse have filed divorce in USA and send me the summon.I am on H visa.Can he get divorce without my response there?

He lives in California, and you did, too, for a while. California may have proper jurisdiction over this marriage. The fact that you married in...

The support calculation software DissoMaster has an option for a two-way Smith-Ostler bonus calculator. It creates a table where you compare the...

Ex In-laws Claims Child Care Expense

Generally speaking, if the grandparents are actually providing, then they have a right to be compensated. But you should make sure that payments...

Is the NCP responsible for paying half of childcare to enable CP to attend placement training in the evenings and weekends?

The code section mandates sharing daycare expenses that are "related to employment or to reasonably necessary education or training for employment...

I agree that you should consult with a PI attorney for damages, but you can certainly bring it up in the DV case, since it is evidence of his...

What are the chances that my ex can bring in false witnesses for a restraining order hearing and win it?

a) The criminal protective order does not cover as much ground as the DV protective order does, and it is usually a good idea to supplement the CPO...