My abuser is in jail for violating the restraining order I placed. Am I allowed to contact his court-appointed defense lawyer?

His lawyer's job is to represent and protect his client, not to decide the case, or to help you. Deciding whether your ex is guilty is the job of...

I filled for divorce in LA county in July . My husband( who lives in OC County) filled for divorce as well.

He wasted his time and his money. If he does not file a Response in the Los Angeles case, after he was properly served, it will go forward without...

I am seeking an annulment for fraud. How strict is this standard and how quickly can an annulment be granted?

The standard is quite strict, and even if your husband doesn't "contest", the judge hearing your matter will still require that you present...

My Fathering rights are being denied.

Until the child is born, you have no "fathering" rights, and, unless your girlfriend consents to your being present when she delivers, you have no...

Appeal Family Court's decision on child support arerrages

Speak to an experienced family law attorney NOW to find out whether you've got ANY basis upon which to take an appeal with ANY chance of success,...

In CA. if you file a divorce action in 2011 and the codes changed in 2012 do you follow the rules from 2011 or 2012?

As others have said, it depends on which rules we're talking about; whether under the Code of Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Court, or...

It MIGHT be considered "parental kidnapping", and would almost certainly be a clear violation of the custody order. You and she should figure out...

I married an illegal alien for $, I havent seen her since. I never got any $ and now want a divorce & what she owes me; how?

You can't sue to collect on an illegal debt. Marrying someone for money to get them citizenship is committing immigration fraud, and that's...

Is it difficult or expensive to show earning capacity for a COBOL programmer? companies list thru recruiters not in LATimes.

There are a number of ways to prove earning ability, including having a vocational expert perform a labor market study. If nobody's asked the...

Do I have any type of case of medical malpractice or negligence?

You don't have any case at all; your mother would have a case, if there was anyone who did, and if she wanted to spend time and effort pursuing...