Can you? Yes. Your odds will likely be better with an attorney on your side. And the family code (FC 3557) permits you to recover attorney fees because you had to bring a motion to collect court-ordered support.

You will need to file a Request for Order for enforcement of support and... View More

You really need to speak with an attorney to discuss the consequences of agreeing to everything he asks for. California is a community property state. You’re in a long-term marriage. I would hate to see you put yourself in a position that puts you in a worse place than where the law would put you... View More

If the statement of decision hasn't been issued yet by the judge, I'd hold off on worrying for now. I've often had self-represented parties come to be, believing their side of the story wasn't heard, only to have the statement of decision come out in their favor. That may be the... View More

You can actually search the court system yourself at:

https://portal.prod2.odyssey.sdcourt.ca.gov/ODYPortalProd2/

You’ll need either the case number or a name to search. You can see everything but adoption, paternity, and child support only cases.

If your daughter needs... View More

I suggest you contact an attorney to discuss the facts of your case, because the answer is very different for each individual.

Is the case filed here in California? If so, please feel free to reach out to me, or any of the other attorneys you find here on Justia.

I’m at... View More

If the non-custodial parent made a statement under oath that he knew to be false, then yes, it is possible. But here, you have a paternity action, and he's asking you to prove he's the father prior to child support being ordered. That is not an unreasonable request. And, ultimately, the... View More

You can always choose who your lawyer is, so if you aren’t satisfied, changing attorneys is one option.

May I suggest, before you do that, to talk to your attorney. Share your concern that the case is being delayed and ask how s/he can move the case along. While it is possible the delay... View More

Your fiance may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney. PC 261.5 is pretty clear it's a crime if an adult has sex with someone under the age of 18. I don't practice criminal law, so I don't know what the statute of limitations would be or the likelihood of prosecution.... View More

If your name is on the title, then you have a property claim to it that you don't have to relinquish.

If you were married, obtained the car during marriage, and the car wasn't divided in the divorce (or you're still married), then you may have community property rights as... View More

Contact your county's Department of Child Support Services to open an enforcement case. Bring your existing child support order. They'll be able to assist.

Good luck.

Yes, you can include her. In a divorce, parentage can be adjudicated. But if you think she's going to contest you on that, it may make sense to file a parentage case under the presumed parentage code.

You should consult with an attorney to determine the best course of action.

Good luck.

What would you want to hire the attorney for? In the discharge process, your son should have been notified he had the right to consult with an attorney, and, if the discharge characterization was Other Than Honorable or he’d been serving more than 6 years, he would have been offered a hearing and... View More

If your son is a protected party and the order includes that custody is with you, then you can use the order to contact law enforcement to help you retrieve your son once the order is served.

I'm sorry you're going through this. Good luck.

Yes. Once you've lived in California for six months and in the county you wish to file for three months, you can file for divorce.

In the meantime, you can file for a domestic violence restraining order now if you need protection or support orders. My recommendation would be to reach... View More

Odds are high that you're international prenup does not meet the requirements of Family Code 1615.

I cannot speak to whether getting a divorce back in Iraq or Jordan would afford you more rights. I can only say that California is a community property state, meaning you each hold equal... View More

The court order is the only thing that can be enforced by law enforcement and the courts. So, if it hasn't been changed, then yes, it is possible that he could Request an Order from the court for enforcement and have it granted.

Your best move is to file the move-away request along... View More

Hello. Yes, you can ask for a hardship separation from the Naval Reserve. Depending on where you are in your contract, you can also request to be transferred to the IRR so your drilling requirement would be eliminated -- you'd just have an annual check-in (and you'd still be subject to... View More

You need an attorney who specializes in Title IX work. Your daughter has certain rights that can be enforced through the Title IX process.

Do a search for “Title IX attorney San Francisco” and that should be a good place to start.

I’m sorry this is happening to you daughter. Good luck.

As a general rule, attorneys are conservative about nosing in on another attorney’s relationship with his client.

That said, I would review your retainer agreement. If you’re in a flare rate agreement, there may be things that you want your attorney to do that he has not contracted to... View More

Go to the court clerk’s office in the county the decree was filed and pay the clerk for a certified copy.

Good luck, and I’m sorry for your loss.