My colleagues are correct. The original county lost jurisdiction when the venue change was ordered. However, until the clerk in the original county...

I filed an RFO to modify support. Judge set an evidentiary hearing. What happens at this hearing?

An RFO is normally set to be heard on what is known as the "law and motion" calendar. Many cases are set to be heard in the same hour or hour and...

You are bound by both California Rules of Court and Riverside County Local Rules (assuming you are in Riverside). California Rule of Court Rule...

Is there any legal basis to prevent stepparent attendance at educational meetings or medical appointments.

I assume your child is till young. You will have to co-parent for many years. If you wish to avoid costly (financially and emotionally) court...

Is the recording admissible in court

The order would not be retroactive if you made the recording prior to the order allowing recording. But it also depends upon the circumstances of...

What can i do if my kids illegal mother tries to take them out of the u.s with out my permision?

Who has physical control of their passports? I concur with my colleagues that you need to file a parentage action IMMEDIATELY and have her...

Did the court apply the correct legal standard (e.g. Father’s burden to show detriment)?

Yes, the judge applied the proper standard: "[T]he noncustodial [non-moving] parent bears the initial burden of showing that the proposed...

Can I get a restraining order on her if so how much do they cost in oakland Ca.

Go to the court in Oakland and ask for the self-help desk. They can answer all of your questions, help you with what forms you need and how to...

Can a DA influence someone to testify?

Yes, the DA can press charges and yes they can apply pressure to witnesses who are reluctant to testify up to a certain point, particularly if they...

Is there anything that I can do to get my furniture?

As Ms. Laundis indicated, this is more of a contract issue than family law, and the cost of litigation would easily exceed the value of the...