Do I need to give a 24 hour notice to take my children to counseling?

Without seeing your custody order or decree, it's not possible to be certain, but the advice you've been given sounds like it could be problematic....

Are there any Lawyers in California (Ontario) that will except a credit card for payment? My friend needs a lawyer asap regardi

There are many experienced attorneys who accept payment by credit card; he should simply call and ask. Your friend's much bigger problem is going...

Do I need to list my previous dissolved civil union on my marriage license, even though it is not technically an SRDP?

Probably not a bad idea to include it. Including can't hurt; NOT including it might result in someone, somewhere, some time, claiming that you had...

My husband has taken our 9 month old son and will not return him to me. He will not tell me where they are and will not answer

You should contact an experienced family law attorney as soon as you can speak to one on Monday morning, about filing the dissolution and about...

Can I file OSC re contempt if ex is suing me for monetary issues already litigated in family court?

No, trying to bring the same issues before the incorrect court is not contempt of court. If you hire an attorney to defend in the civil...

Deposition in divorce proceedings

1. You're mistaken as to the requirements for production of records at a deposition. It's 15 days. See CCP 2025.270 2. Nope. Their choice,...

How seriously it is taken depends on a bunch of other facts, which you should review with an experienced attorney. You don't indicate how long you...

Can an ex wife that is remarried collect 50% of my fathers retirement benefits

Her right to her community property share is a PROPERTY right, and her remarriage doesn't make it go away. Her entitlement is not to 50% of his...

The parties can SETTLE on any financial allocation they want, as long as everything has been properly disclosed. If there's a decision by a...

I have been married in Nevada for almost 2 years and I want to divorce in California

The earlier response by an attorney not licensed in California is incorrect on the fee waiver issue. If you have very little income, and no liquid...