You can ask the social worker if you can file an RFA appeal. It's available if you have a waiveable offense. If they cannot waive it, and you get a full denial of your RFA, then you won't be able to reapply for at least another year. You should contact an attorney who is a dependency law... View More

If you’re saying the custodial parent is not actually on physical custody of the children, you may have grounds to request a modification of support. But that facts aren’t entirely clear here. You’ll want to consult with an attorney in the state that issued the support order.

Good luck.

You will need to consult with both a California attorney and a Kansas attorney to determine what your rights are given your specific situation, and then make a choice for yourself which you believe will be in your best interests.

You can find many attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area who... View More

It depends on what your current court orders say. Is the peaceful contact order is in criminal court (CPO) or family court (DVRO)?

If you have sole legal custody, you may be able to move without a moveaway order. You may also need to ask the court for permission to move away. Bring your... View More

Bring your order to a family Law Attorney for a definitive answer. Generally, “reserving jurisdiction” means the judge is saying she can still make decisions on the issue later. All “present orders remain in effect” means that any orders that were already in place stay in place. “except... View More

The presumption in family law, once a finding of domestic violence has been made, is that the perpetrator of the domestic violence does not get legal or physical custody. FC 3044. On the facts you describe, odds are good he would not be awarded custody. He may be awarded visitation, but you have... View More

Go down to the court's business office/clerk's office with your case number. They can pull up your case and allow you to view your file. If you'd like copies, they can make those for you for a fee.

Good luck.

If you refuse to go to court, then yes, you have to keep paying child support and they can keep denying you custody.

You need to make a choice. You can go to court, get the child support modified, and ask for custody back. Or you can keep things the way they are. Child support will... View More

When was the car purchased? When we’re the payments made?

If all during the marriage, and payments made with employment income, then regardless of title, it’s community property. You could keep the car and pay an equalization payment to her for her share of the value.

If... View More

Child support in California typically ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later.

If he's still been paying, and can show record of the payments, then he should file a motion with the court to terminate child support and recoup the overpayment from... View More

Generally, spousal support, eligibility for TriCare coverage, and military retirement pay.

To see how it applies to you, consult with a family law attorney.

In most cases, no. But there are exceptions and you should consult with a family law attorney to make sure they don’t apply in your case.

I’m sorry to tell you that the answer is likely yes, get an attorney.

The permanent order has already been entered. This means you need to either file a motion to reconsider or an appeal. But since you didn’t show up to your hearing, you’re going to a have a rough time of it... View More

It depends on what your court order says and the circumstances of your no-visitation order.

You should consult with a family law attorney for the jurisdiction your order was written. I see you're in South Carolina but you're posting to the California family law section. Find an... View More

Child support's three primary factors are:

1) What is the time share?

2) Income of the custodial parent

3) Income of the non-custodial parent

But the court can take several other things into account, e.g. whether you have the ability to work full-time, the cost... View More

You should consult with an attorney about the specifics of your case, but, to answer the question "What form...", the answer is a Request for Order to modify child custody and visitation.

You'll be ordered to counseling to try and work out a custody plan, and, if you... View More

If you are an active duty service member with a cancer diagnosis, you will be processed through the Physical Evaluation Board process. The Navy will determine whether your cancer significantly interferes with the performance of your duties. Depending on how disabled you are determined to be (by the... View More

The only way to be dishonorably discharged is if it is awarded at a general court martial. Is it possible? Yes. Each missed drill is an Unauthorized Absence. They could choose to refer the charges to court-martial.

More likely is that they’ll administratively separate you, asking for... View More

You’ll want to check your judgment. In most cases, the court will retain jurisdiction over enforcement of the judgment, and your 401k was probably divided as part of that judgment. Assuming that’s the case, you should be able to submit at stipulation and order signed by both parties that... View More

It really does depend on what your court order says. Some will say travel out of state isn’t permitted without written permission or a court order. Some just require notice. Others are silent on the issue.

As for what you can do, if she refuses to comply, and the order doesnt bar travel... View More