You first file for divorce, and you request custody and support through the divorce proceeding. See this link for an overview of the process and...

What are the charges if a man on probation hits a pregnant woman?

There are not going to be any charges unless the victim makes a police report. The police will give the evidence to the district attorney who will...

Will the district attorney's office likely press charges if family court used police investigation and stated it is inconclusive

The DA's decision whether or not to press charges is not related at all to anything that happened in family court or juvenile dependency court if...

My daughter was set up by her best friend and caught it all on video. Can I press charges even if the DA'S office won't?

I think you are getting ahead of yourself worrying what you should do if the DA does not press charges. I would wait for the DA to conclude their...

How do I (non biological father) obtain custody/visitation for a child that has my last name and I'm on his birth certificate?

You have rights as the presumed father since you held yourself out as the father for the first two years of the child's life. Your rights won't...

Can I sue for deformation of character against my mom?

No, you cannot sue her for defamation. You need to prove financial damages to succeed and a defamation lawsuit is extremely expensive, complicated,...

My CPA didn’t file my taxes for my business. I am in escrow and they might reject my loan. What can I do ?

We cannot tell you why your CPA did what they did! Obviously. We are not mind-readers. You need to get these answers from your CPA. If your CPA...

My husband lost custody of daughter.... Will I get in trouble?

Nothing you did is "illegal." The only way to get "in trouble" is if mom files some kind of motion in court, either contempt or an RFO, but either...

If technically not an employee of my Union but I am a member and i pay dues. Why Can child support take half my vacation check?

Child support can garnish anything they want to fulfill your support arrears.

Can I sue based upon my husband’s fraud of lying about his income and manipulating me?

No, you cannot sue your husband for anything. What you CAN do is file for divorce and address all these issues during the divorce proceeding.