What are my chances of the judge approving motion to dismiss petitioner's petition.

This is the type of discussion that requires an actual conversation with an attorney. An internet forum is not going to get you the answers that...

It seems pretty clear to me that the *only* reason that the court would entertain a motion to modify this judgment is if the "respondent-father has...

How likely a Judge will modify or reverse a Tentative ruling?

Hold on, I seem to have misplaced my crystal ball... Basically, the judge has said, "This is how I see it; convince me otherwise," and the other...

There would be no legal impediment to this, no.

It seems to me that you should focus on strengthening your connection with your daughters, given the distance. You surmise that your sister in...

You have already consented to California's jurisdiction, and you're stuck with that, I'm afraid. It's too bad you didn't consult with an attorney...

Can i get my restraining order back up?

You should re-file your request, complete with updated information. You can certainly explain that you saw an improvement in behavior, but that...

Is there any minimum time required to be qualified for a joint physical custody?

"Joint physical custody" is a term of art, and has different meanings depending on the context. The late Judge Jim Stewart used to say, when...

While it is your ex's burden to show that he is unable to work, a disability payout from the state is presumptively valid evidence in his...

Your wife may find a US notary at any US consulate. There may be one in a city near her. But if she gets a Spanish notarization, then she'll...