What is going on with my custody case?

Child custody and child support are two different issues, and the paperwork that you must file, and serve, and what has to happen after you file...

Child custody law

You probably should review your current custody order, and all the facts with an experienced family law attorney. A lot will depend on what your...

Can you get a divorce for free

There's always a court filing fee to dissolve a marriage, unless you prove, to the court's satisfaction that you have so little money or income...

I have been married for 5 years . I have filed for divorce and I have a 7 year old girl with autism.

The labels ("joint custody"/ "sole custody") will be less important, ultimately, than what sort of parenting plan you and he can arrange, or a...

I live in CA. Does my X have the right to dictate what state I can take the children when on vacation?

The question which you need answered is not what California law says in general, but what specifically it says in any child custody order or...

In a child custody battle, is it legal for a court appointed attorney for the minor to represent the mother instead?

Presumably, counsel for the minor is doing what he or she believes is in the child's best interest. I gather that you disagree with minor's...

Books on Civil/Divorce trial, if possible specific to CA?

This kind of trial work is exactly where you it's hardest to "do it yourself", even if you've been to law school, and done other sorts of trial...

Does Mother of 8 month old child need fathers consent to legally change childs last name. What if father does not consent?

Mom will need either Dad's consent, or a court order, to change child's last name.

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Do I have send my 15-1/2 Year old to Mom's house under these circumstances

If you and Mom can't reach an agreement regarding the custody and time-sharing, then you'll need to have a judge make some decisions for you. You...

Do I have grounds for a nullity of marriage in California based on fraud?

First, since annulment laws are different by state, you should only take advice on this issue from California attorneys, if you're a California...