If a mother knows where the father of her children is staying, why can't he be served for child support?

Has your niece hired a private attorney to do this, or is she relying on the government to do it? How much child support has she lost for her...

Can the court rule that current restraining order has not been properly served to me so any contempt charges are irrelevant.

If you don't want to risk going to jail AGAIN, you need to get an attorney NOW.

Can a man be forced to pay for a paternity test prior to the child's birth in california?

Tell her no. Wait until she files a case.

How do I get joint custody when the victim i(ex girlfriend) is falsely claiming DV for full custody of our 2.5 yr old?

You hire a competent, experienced family law lawyer, immediately, so that he or she has enough time to prepare for the December hearing. This is...

Which department in downtown Los Angeles Superior Court hears motions to expunge lis pendens arising in divorce cases?

The clerk is mistaken; if the lis pendens is in a family law case, the department assigned to that case hears all "motions", although in family...

Why do we have joint physical and 50/50 legal custody, when my son lives with me and am his sole provider?

Is this a legal question, or just a complaint? Have you gone back to court to request a modification of the custody order? What steps have you...

Do you have to pay child support when you are not allowed to see your child?

Your obligation to support YOUR child has nothing to do with whether you spend time with him. If you want a custody/visitation order, hire a...

How long do I have to be married before filing for divorce?

Yes, you can. You can file where you live if you (not you and your spouse) 've lived in California for six months, and in the county for three.

What can happen when my ex is taking me to court for not communicating with her for kids?

You can figure out a way to communicate with your ex about your kids. They're YOUR kids, not your Mom's, not your new wife's, and it's YOUR job...

The parties are required, in any California divorce, to exchange current tax documents, so your attorney should have your ex's 2012 and 2013 W-2 in...