Can my spouse keep me from living in the home & kids away from me?

If they live in South Dakota then SD law will apply to this situation and you should re-post this question in SD. I will say that in California if...

Vacation request during major holidays?

We cannot begin to predict what a court will do in these forums without a thorough review of the case history and details. The court will always do...

I am a preschool director need legal advice regarding a custody situation that is extending to preschool.

The PDF vs. physical copy of judgment is irrelevant in this situation. Both carry same legal weight for these purposes. The real problem is the...

Can I adopt in California?

You cannot adopt without the consent of your current spouse to the adoption. Usually that is not an issue when a couple is adopting together, or...

Does minor's counsel required to file her declaration prior hearing?

This is not a domestic violence question so I am putting it in child custody for you. Based on what you are saying, I recommend sitting down with...

Is a document I signed while we were getting a divorce but later stopped the divorce still legal?

This actually sounds like more of an estate planning question, since your marriage ended in death, rather than divorce, so California estate laws...

This is an estate planning question so I will put it there, but the other attorney is correct - he must be specifically named in the Will and then...

How important is the date on sworn statement of a declaration?

If the judge issued an order, it is valid and can be enforced. If you would like to have the order changed due to this issue, you need to file your...

If your alimony is court-ordered, your husband cannot stop paying it for any reason without a court order. If he stops, whether because he retired...

How can I get the judge to accept Domestic Violence Police Report + DA Case Summary as evidence in a Child Custody Hearing?

The evidence of your ex's violent history and the felony conviction is highly relevant to custody. It is important that it is properly admitted to...