Who gets custody of a 5 week old baby if the parents have not yet gone to court?

Before you file for divorce both you and him have equal rights to the baby. That means you can move out if you want. He cannot stop you and no the...

How can i request a protective order to be dropped or modified so my bf and i could be together?

Only the district attorney can drop or modify the protective order, and they won't necessarily do so just because you ask. You can speak to your...

If my parents dislike my ex and I am continuing to talk to her what can my parents do? She is 18 I am 17

Your parents cannot kick you out of the house. They can punish you and prevent you from communicating with her if they want. Their house, their...

I am looking at getting a new second job. What are the ramifications of that in regards to child support?

You are not required to tell her about your new job or increased income. If she finds out, she is able to request and receive a modification of...

How long does a judge have to answer my petition after the rule by date has passed?

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What are my rights as a father? How do I go about establishing contact. visitation and or shared custody?

Your rights as a father are a right to custody and visitation. However, you do not say the age of your child or how long it's been since you have...

No, DCSS doesn't do anything without a request from one of the parties. Child support is modifiable anytime the circumstances (like income or...

Yes, they can take your child away, especially since you are not cooperating with them at all, which shows them you have something to hide. You...

Custody issue?

The document you received from the court should describe what type of hearing this is. It is not a restraining order. The court will not send you...

Does California have the right to go to Oregon and take your baby

How does "California" go anywhere? A California judge can order a child returned to the state of California if the child was moved without court...