Can my ex-wife strip me of custody and split custody between her and my mother?

What a terrible Christmas gift from your mom. I am sorry you are going through this. Mr. Conviser is correct, you do need help from a family...

Planning for separation from an alcoholic husband... what is the process and best way to do this in CA?

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Conviser. A practical suggestion for you would be to attend the Second Saturday presentation by Ginita Walls on...

My mother has been married to my father for 24 years. She is fed up and wants a divorce.

I am sorry you are going through this. There are a lot facts missing from your question which makes it difficult to answer you, but here is a...

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I recently moved to Georgia from California and left behind my 3 year old son with my mother in California I need to know...

I am sorry you are going through this. You must be beside yourself with worry. There is a solution. You will have to come to California for a...

My partner currently is the custodial parent and we are getting married, can she move with me to another state with her child?

Congratulations! I hope you and your fiancée’ will be very happy. Your question does not provide a lot of information to go on, but as a rough...

Can a lawyer go to mediation hearing?

As with most things in the law, the answer is “it depends.” Here it depends on what kind of mediation you are scheduled for. If you will attend...

Philippines child support

As with many things in the law, the answer is: it depends. If the woman has filed a paternity action in California and you were properly served...

I need to know how I can go about getting temp custody of my two grandsons, one is 7, almost 8 the other is 11?

I am sorry you are worried about your daughter and grandsons. With the holidays coming, it must feel like an even greater burden. Grandparent...

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Married to US citizen and I'm from Philippines we have a 2 yrs old son.

My colleagues are correct. It is important that you appear in the divorce case through an attorney so the court does not mistakenly take a default...

I have been seperated for 20 years, Can my wife ask for alimony? She has a great job and has been providing for her self.

Mr. Conviser summarizes the law well. Your attorney will introduce evidence demonstrating the two of you have been living apart for the last 20...