As soon as someone files a California dissolution, or any other legal case in California regarding custody of children, an automatic restraining...

What Can I do?

If your ex lives in Illinois, then you'll have to get Illinois to give up jurisdiction, in order for California to take jurisdiction over the...

Can my ex raise money to pay his lawyer using the child name and photo online ?

There may be a number of ways to address this issue, both in the family law proceedings in California, and more quickly and effectively. Keeping...

Can someone decide custody and property issues in post marital agreements?

Parties can enter into valid post-marital agreements affecting their property rights and mutual spousal obligations. Doing so is more complicated...

Alimony to the child born overseas

Asked twice, so I'll answer twice: 1. It's not alimony, it's child support. 2. If the child was conceived in California, and you live (or...

California question: Father takes his 6yr. old son to see movies rated for ages 17 and older is this CTTDOAM?

As far as I know, there are no movies rated "nc-17" for violence only. If the movie is rated "R", as the earlier answer noted, it just means that...

My ex-spouse stopped paying on a property settlement (part of a divorce decree). Can I file a lien on the ex's real property?

There may be a time limit on enforcement, but if there is, it's likely at least ten years from the date of the judgment. In any case, you should...

Do I have to pay child support even if I can't see my daughter?

Yes, your obligation to pay child support is independent from your rights of custody. You may want to see if you can get your daughter to...

After 24yrs of marriage how much support and how long will i have to pay?

You haven't provided enough information. There's a list of more than a dozen "factors" the court will consider in setting the amount, and length...

If my wife moves from the original city where chid custody was determined what happens to the custody of the child if 50/50 prev

If the physical time-share is 50/50, then "what happens" depends on the distance of the move. A move from Glendale to Burbank may not require a...