It is likely the court will grant the father custody, especially if the children have been living with him in another state for a year. The agreement that was made is not necessarily a typical agreement, and the court will look to the best interest of the children. Since there is a huge distance... View More

You can prepare a stipulation documenting the agreement, both of you sign it and file it with the court so it becomes a court order. If he doesn't sign an agreement, you may need to file a request for order for a change child custody and visitation.

It is highly likely that you can sue for that, but a careful review of the facts is necessary. You should consult with a personal injury lawyer right away! Most offer a free initial consultation.

The parties should put it in writing if she agrees. If there is no agreement, the judgment will control. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.

It sounds like you may need to file a request for order to change child support. You may want to hire a family lawyer on a limited scope basis instead of a fully retained basis for representation. Visiting the court's self help center is another option. Failure to modify child support will... View More

You probably need to file a request for order for child custody and visitation. Filing ex parte may be necessary, the court may not find it as an emergency depending on the specific facts. The dad will need to be served and you should contact a local process server to see if he or she knows anyone... View More

The prosecution will proceed with the case even if a victim does not want prosecution if they believe there's a case. Since he wasn't arrested, the prosecution may not file charges. Victims that don't want prosecution may need their own attorney for specific advice and to discuss the... View More

There's a possibility that the home is separate property. However, more facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. The complete picture needs to be analyzed along with the circumstances of signing the quit claim deed. Seek legal counsel from a family law attorney.

If he's in custody at the court date, they may offer him a get out of jail plea bargain, but they may not depending on the facts of the case. When the victim of a case doesn't want prosecution, the prosecution will still prosecute him. When a victim doesn't want prosecution, the... View More

Although he might not be a threat, the judge doesn't know that. Your son should retain a family lawyer because his custody rights could be severely limited if the judge grants the restraining order and he will most likely have to pay her child support. There are plenty of innocent people who... View More

Temporary custody orders don't take long to obtain in general. Orders can generally be made within a month or two, which is pretty quick in the court's eyes. If he fails to comply with court orders, he could jeopardize his custody time and find himself in jail for contempt of court. More... View More

Both of you should work out an agreement if you both failed to show up for mediation and your court date. You can file to get back into court for orders since the court probably took your court date off calendar. Talk to a family lawyer and you should be able to hire one on a limited scope basis... View More

These can be turbulent times for parents when there are no court orders. Although he says he filed for full custody, you should check with the court if you haven't got served and you may need to file your own request for order for child custody and visitation in order to obtain court orders.... View More

More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. If there is a paternity case or a divorce case, there are automatic temporary restraining orders in the summons preventing a parent from taking the children out of state unless the other parent agrees or there's a court order. You may... View More

It sounds like you just need to put the name of the forms on the proof of service to let the court know what forms were served.

The judge can certainly entertain the requests and make orders based on the evidence presented. You might be able to obtain sole custody. The court can still give the perpetrator some type of custody, but it depends on the facts.

Cheating is irrelevant in a California divorce. A spouse can't force another out of the house unless a court grants a restraining order or the couple agrees to terms of moving out. Obtaining sole custody won't happen simply for cheating. Other facts need to be analyzed with regard to... View More

The report would be considered hearsay, but the fact that there's a report is a good start. Obtaining a temporary restraining order could make it persuasive until you receive a domestic violence restraining order. A full analysis is required to determine whether you could obtain sole custody.... View More

Automatic temporary restraining orders would prohibit such a transfer. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Try calling the lawyers in case there is something wrong with their emails or find one that will answer the phone. Consulting with a local family lawyer is critical.

Unless there is a guardianship, the biological parent is most likely the parent to take custody of the child. The absent parent may not want custody and if another person is available, a guardianship may be appropriate.