What to do with my house purchased after marriage when the divorce proceedings are going on outside US?

Like Mr. Tegroen, I am wondering whether it would be better to file for divorce in CA than your home country. You may think it would be more...

Do I have grounds to terminate non-custodial parents parental rights?

If you file in CA it will be based on CA law. But you haven't quite met the residency requirements (6 months in CA, 3 months in county where you...

I have a child out of wedlock and will have another in August. To ensure both kids are supported by me should I seek an order?

Are you on birth certificate as father of 11-yo? Then you probably (should have, by law) signed a Declaration of Paternity 9CS-909) at the...

Does that violate automatic?

Please take a little more time to fill in details. Your question is basically unanswerable because it is so vague. Violate automatic what? ...

Can I leave without legal problems? Can he stop me from leaving ?

Just want to add that even if you leave the state the father can institute custody proceedings in CA if he chooses through a parentage action (I...

Should I voluntarily give up my parental rights if I have no money to continue fighting him?

Any attorney who suggests a mother should "pick up and move on," forgetting your kids, should be horsewhipped. I'm hoping you are...

What's the basic legal right does a biological father have for custody of his children?

I concur with Ms. Routledge. This is too important, and too much is at stake, for you to not obtain experienced counsel in this. Luckily for you,...

Deadline to file an evidentiary objection in family court

To begin with, what are you objecting to? Almost everything is allowed as exhibit attachments unless it violates a privilege (attorney-client,...

In a parentage or divorce case, if you are representing yourself, you can propound discovery on the opposing party. No need for a...

As a rule, you never want to go into court where the other side can self-righteously say, "Your honor, we tried to meet and confer to settle this,...