Filed JLC of my son. His mother returned a false declaration with made up lies. What should I do to defend myself?

Don’t panic. If you can afford a family law specialist, now would be a very good time to hire one. If you cannot, here is what you need to...

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I work in AZ, commute to CA weekly. My husband & kids live in CA. We still pay AZ taxes. Kids in CA schools. File in AZ or CA?

In California, once the divorce is filed and served on the other party (here, your husband) no one may remove the children from the county without...

I am 13 yrs old and live with my dad i get bullied and would like to live with my mom what can

I am so sorry you are going through this. No kid should have to live with fear or bullying. It sounds like the living situation with your dad...

How do you find a family lawyer who is well liked by the court. My experience that is more important then one who is good

Judges tend to “like” attorneys who are prepared, know the law and ask for reasonable remedies. In short, they like lawyers who make the (very...

My ex wife has repeatedly violates court orders. She doesn't tell me where she lives. Doesn't return property.

I am sorry you are bogged down in these small property issues, rather than being able to move forward with the big question – your divorce. Your...

I have missed 2 yrs of my grandson's life

I am very sorry that you are suffering through such an unhappy time. It is very clear that you are sad about your relationship with your children...

Would it be legal to withhold my 2 year-old son's US passport so that he can't fly back to my wife's country with her?

I agree that counseling might help. But, to answer your question: Either of you may travel with your son. The only way your wife may legally...

My husband and I have been together for 25 and I had two kids from ex. Remarried and had two more kids which all are grown.

I am very sorry you are going through this. It will get better. Not soon, but it will get better. You haven’t provided a lot of facts,...

How to file Spousal Support/What documents are needed : CA

One of the few advantages of divorce is you get to see who your “real” friends are. Your girlfriend is lucky to have you. You haven’t...

Ex' Violation order to show cause from Stipulation Court order. Need immediate advice. Tks.

I am sorry this has been so frustrating for you. You haven’t provided a lot of facts, but, it looks like you are asking what remedies you have...