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My husband and I are married but not divorced. He doesn't pay child support, rarely visits our children, and overall is a deadbeat father. He doesn't buy them anything, and only helps me pay rent. What can I do and how can I take him to court? He works as a taxi cab driver and has told me... View More 
answered on Mar 23, 2017
You may not be able to force him to have a portion of custodial time. However, if you take him to child support court, he will probably assert time with the children to lower his child support obligations. You can take him to court by filing the paperwork with the court and serving him.... View More
My daughter and her mother do want my daughter to visit me. Daughter is 17 yrs old.
answered on Mar 21, 2017
The other parent's income will be included. Your ex income is a bit confusing, but it sounds like you are concerned about your former income. That income may be used depending on a number of factors. Most family lawyers offer a free initial consultation that you should take advantage of.
answered on Mar 21, 2017
Although there are no court orders, if the other parent files a case in California, California will probably have jurisdiction to hear the case since there are generally residency requirements. Jurisdiction may generally be established in another state after six months, but some states I believe... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2017
If there is a restraining order in place that prohibits contact, the victim of domestic violence would have to seek a modification of the order to allow for contact. Determine what the court orders are or if there are no court orders, see if there can be an exception on the order to allow for... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2017
It sounds like there's a mutual agreement. Filing a case with the court and submitting the paperwork would need to be completed. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Determining what court has jurisdiction will be necessary based on where the parties live, etc., but... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2017
Without having more facts, it's difficult to analyze the situation. However, both parents living together could possibly be great for the child if the the parents get along, etc. If you don't have a lot of time with your daughter, it could benefit you by having more time with her.
answered on Mar 12, 2017
If there is an agreement between the parents that the child may visit the out of state parent, the child could visit. If the parents disagree, a court may have to make orders. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
The father of my baby went MIA. I have no idea where he is at. He wants nothing to do with the baby and I. Can I file for sole custody if he abandoned us as soon as he found out I was pregnant? Can I file for sole custody if I don't know where he lives or don't have much info on... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
If the father is missing in action, the likelihood of obtaining sole legal and physical custody is strong. There will be a process in order to serve him with a case and you may ultimately need to publish for service of process. The father can decide whether he wants to participate in the... View More
I remember getting a final judgment in the mail confirming the dissolution of my 1st marriage, but cannot find that now. I have paperwork and receipts showing I filed all the proper paperwork, just not this final judgment. I believe the final judgment was February 22, 2015.
answered on Mar 12, 2017
Visit the clerk's office to obtain a copy of the judgment if in fact there is one. Inspect it with your own eyes and obtain a copy for your records so you can have it without worrying about traveling to the court to obtain a copy. Going in person in Los Angeles is the most direct and... View More
What can i do about this?
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You may need to call law enforcement seeking their assistance in getting the other parent to cooperate with court orders. Also, you may need to file to get back into court, but definitely consult with a local family law attorney before taking any action. More facts are required to provide a... View More
the child and daughter have been living with grandparents since they were born. has never left there side. daughter has been in and out of household. she hasnt been home in three weeks. she sent text saying she was doing drugs. what needs to be done to get guardian ship for child.
answered on Mar 4, 2017
The link that I attached should provide a lot of information from the court. Also, consider consulting with a local lawyer for a thorough evaluation. http://www.courts.ca.gov/1212.htm
The children are currently in Texas with their father, but children want their mother to bring them back to California to live with her and file for custody in California. The children have been in Texas for 1 year and 9 months.
answered on Mar 3, 2017
Although there are no court orders according to the posting, Texas may have jurisdiction based on the amount of time the child has been there. If you bring the children to California, you may still have to deal with a Texas court. Also, consider posting this question in Texas for Texas lawyers.... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. You may be able to file with the court requesting relief, but you should consult with a local family lawyer to discuss your options in greater detail. Also, consult with a lawyer quickly because there may be time deadlines prohibiting you from... View More
I also have another child in a different relationship
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Although people have 50/50 custody orders, that doesn't necessarily mean one parent won't have to pay support. The amount one pays may not be as much due to the timeshare. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. You may be able to receive credits that would lower your... View More
The mother of my child will not let me see my daughter. I have not seen her in almost 3 months. I don't know how she is. I have tried calling practically everyday and I have tried going to her house to talk but I get no where. I have a message from her specifically saying I have 18% custody... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Although you state there is 18% custody, it is unclear whether court orders exist. If orders exist, you may need to file a request for order. Also, if orders exist, seek assistance from law enforcement to help enforce the orders. If you don't have court orders, you may need to file a request... View More
My son is supposed to be visiting with the mother for the weekend but she takes off with the boyfriend my son is with a babysitter because my son is not to have contact with the boyfriend because of domestic violence and child abuse can I go to the babysitters and pick up my son
answered on Feb 26, 2017
Review the court orders carefully since the orders should provide guidance on this issue. If you have the right of first refusal, you should have been notified and provided the opportunity to pick him up. If the court orders are unclear, you may need to file a request for order to get back into... View More
Blocked me out in every way shape or form , wasn't their to see my daughter born , found out on facebook , I've tried over and over to be their throughout pregnancy. And after birth , daughter doesn't have my last name , ( and I do believe it's my daughter ) I recieved child... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2017
If you were not married to the mother, you may need to file a paternity action with the court along with filing a request for order for child custody and visitation. Jurisdiction may still be in California if she just moved, but more information is needed for the jurisdiction issue. You may still... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2017
If there are court orders in place, the noncustodial parent is most likely in violation of court orders. If a noncustodial parent has an emergency for whatever reason, there may be ex parte relief, but there are no facts posted here. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Read the... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2017
Consult with a local family law attorney in your area to determine whether you are eligible for the relief you are thinking about. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. You may be able to divide the community property. More facts are required to analyze the support issue, but that... View More
My question is regarding custody. In court I was given 72 hours a week with my daughter. I agreed to do drug tests for one year whenever the other party requested. That time frame of 1 year has passed now by 2 years. I have been sober from any and all illegal drugs since February 11, 2013. Now... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
The court order will control whether he can take away time. Read it carefully. However, since that one year time period has elapsed, it sounds doubtful that he can threaten to pull that 72 hours per week, but carefully reviewing the order is critical. Changing custody orders is a difficult task... View More
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