With the kids all having cellphones these days is it OK for the monitored parent to have unchecked phone calls and text?

I realize that you are involved because you are in a relationship with the children's father, and likely spend a lot of time with the children and...

Will arguing that the opposition's response to a motion is a day late just look petty?

What do you mean served their response a day late? How many days before the hearing on the motion did they serve you their response? It's...

Will a POST-nup transmutation agreement protect against debt risk?

1) A transmutation agreement can give you an extra level of security and protect your wife for the debts you are personally guaranteeing. However,...

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I do not have a lawyer and my ex also don't have one.Can I request one or have one on my trial.

There are no court-appointed lawyers in family law. If you want a lawyer, you can hire one anytime, including in the middle of your divorce....

Last name change for minor?

The judge was correct that since your child is a minor, this needs to be in family court. That is the only reason the name change was rejected. If...

My husband an I have been living together for the past 14 years but not legally married . Can I get alymony and child support?

Since you are not married you cannot get spousal support (CA does not use the term alimony). I am curious as to why you call him your husband if...

Do I have to appear to a continuance hearing on a child custody case that my ex wants?

Who filed the request for this hearing (you or your ex)? Did the other party file a response? Your ex cannot get a continuance unless you...

Is it legal for my son's mother who lives in another state to take him back home with her without my consent when she visits?

This is EXACTLY why it is a terrible idea to not have any custody orders in place. Like the other attorney explained, with no orders in place,...

You can request proposed attorneys fees even though you do not yet have a lawyer. This request will be more difficult, however, if you do not have...

How might a Criminal Protective Order (CR-160) affect child custody?

It may have some impact and it is certainly evidence you can raise at the mediation and to the judge in court. If she had actually been convicted...