Mediation is generally not appropriate in DV contexts and a mediator is generally not equipped to facilitate any settlement in DV proceedings. ...

When married can the mother leave state lines without the father? When getting a divorce.

In CALIFORNIA, upon filing a dissolution or parentage action, one may not leave the State without Court Order or written consent of the other...

Do I need to change legal custody? How difficult is that?

To fight or not to fight. First of all, make sure that you have done what you can do to be on the high road, acting as the best person that you...

Can i sue my married lover of 10yrs for emotional strain

Was there domestic violence? Was there extreme and outrageous conduct, unprivileged, causing you severe and lasting emotional injury? Was there...

I need to sell my home and my husband refuses. he has a histor of bipolar and hasnt worked in a month, options besides divorce?

Contact a conservatorship and/or estate planning lawyer concerning durable powers, consider legal separation, or consider a partition suit.

My daughter just turned 18 she confessed that my husband molested her for 3years, I want out of this marriage of 12 years,

I am very very sorry to hear about your situation. Most importantly, is that your daughter and any other potential victim (child, young adult,...

Is the parents ability to stay financially stable considered a factor in determinining the "child's best interest".

A mediator does not decide your matter. The parties decide the matter while in mediation. A mediator will use techniques to assist the parties...

My ex just filed an OSC on a day that I was granted vacation time with my kids. How do I postpone OSC if ex refuses to do so?

Document your attempt to obtain cooperation. Contact the Court department clerk and explain the situation. File an ex-parte application for a...

I was in family court and the mother was berating me before the court, the judge stopped her stating she should read 3040 a (2)

The law provides legally mandated priorities for the Court to consider in making an award of child custody. A significant and required...

Need help understanding divorce settlement guidelines in CA. Assets are limited, but have substantial debt. Married 7 years

There are many considerations in reaching a fair and enforceable settlement and there are many resources available both online and in bookstores to...