Is there a California family code that states you have to file for sole custody if there was a history of domestic violence?

No, the code does not say that. The code says, in summary, that if there is a history of domestic violence, (and there is a definition of what is...

I would like to know if I can remove my name from the loan that I have with my x husband

You need to speak with an experienced family law attorney to review your judgment and see what can be done to straighten this out. The...

Can an ex-felon get visitations to his son that he has not seen in over a year and only seen 3 times.

While it is possible, depending on the details, that Dad would be allowed some visitation time, it would probably be extremely limited, and it's...

I have a question about changing child custody agreement and non-custodial parent claiming child on taxes.

1. If he wants a more specific custody/visitation order, he can either negotiate it with his ex, and have the agreed change made into a new order,...

My boyfriend filled a divorce at the torrance court but he never received any notice

If he's got his case number, he can look on-line at the court website (link below) ; if not he can go to the courthouse and look up his case file....

My wife and I have been seperated for over 2 years. Is there a point that we are no longer married? Are we divorced?

There's no "common law divorce". Marriages end on divorce or death. If your spouse is still alive, you're still married. If you want to marry...

In CA, charged with false imprisonment felony. Need help.

He should hire a competent criminal defense attorney. If he can't afford one, he should request a public defender. He should NOT TRY to "defend...

In California, can income be imputed to custodial AND non-custodial parents alike in making child support determinations?

There's nothing which theoretically precludes imputation of income to either parent, BUT if there's been an industry-wide down-sizing such that the...

My exwife wants to move out of California. How will this affect my rights?

Since this is listed as a child custody question, I assume you and she have a child or children together. Without at least a LITTLE more...

Children don't ever get to "decide" who they live with and spend time with; that's for the parents to decide, or for the court to decide if the...