Although her reason for moving was untruthful, assuring their return to California is highly unlikely if she doesn't want to move back. It doesn't sound like a case has been filed in California. Michigan appears to have jurisdiction, and you should seek a consultation with a family lawyer... View More

Many family law attorneys offer a free initial consultation that you should take advantage of. Find some local attorneys for a consultation. Arrears cases are difficult since orders were in place and monies are due with interest. It's very important to try and modify or change orders when a... View More

People interpret harassment in different ways. Specific facts are necessary to analyze how he has been harassing you, and then a lawyer will be able to decide whether a restraining order would be attainable. He could be talking about taking her away from you in custody court and you should hire a... View More

It sounds like the judge has already ruled on the venue issue. Your options may be limited at this time. If you did not present a proper case and argument, it may be too late to address this issue. The judge probably obtained the information he or she wanted. If you did not communicate your... View More

Notification may not be necessary depending on what type of service or services he retained for. If there is a court date, it's possible that you will not know until the day of court, which is completely legal. The proof of service form allows for personal service on the day of court. The ex... View More

It does not sound like you're divorced. Since you state the only orders are for child and spousal support, it really doesn't sound like you're divorced. You need a divorce judgment to be divorced. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. You should consider hiring a... View More

Do not ignore the income and expense declaration. Make sure it is completely filled out with attachments and gets filed. Lawyers would generally never represent themselves on their own case so it's always a good idea for anyone to get a lawyer. Legal cases can have a serious financial impact.... View More

More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. The employer may have liability and it's possible to bring a lawsuit against them. However, we need more facts to analyze the situation. Most lawyers offer a free initial consultation.

If the child is yours, she can get child support from the time she recently requested it. She won't be able to go back ten years since she just filed the case as the posting states. This has to be a difficult time for you. Think about establishing a relationship and custody if the child is... View More

He should hire a family law attorney. Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation that he should take advantage of.

An adult not a party to the case needs to serve him personally. Serving his dad will not work. The other party can sign a notice and acknowledgement of receipt, but I doubt that will get accomplished if you don't provide it. If the other party is not hard to find, you should hire a process... View More

It sounds like your girlfriend left the kids for a short period of time like going to work or the store. If there are court orders preventing contact with you, such as a restraining order, you could get in trouble. If there are no restraining orders and the father has a problem, the father can go... View More

More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Contact a local family lawyer for a thorough consultation. Some parents think their parental rights have been terminated, but there may be an avenue to pursue custody and visitation. If there is a way to establish visitation, it's not... View More

The judge would be the final say if the parents disagree on joint legal custody issues. The circumstances of sharing a room depend on the facts. Children should sleep in their own beds. Courts understand that people are on limited budgets. Therefore, each case needs to be analyzed individually. I... View More

The parents can agree to set child support at zero. However, the court will reserve jurisdiction over child support in case either parent needs to request it. The short answer to your question is yes. Just know that some parents will not sign if they see a reservation of child support since the... View More

You may want to file a motion for reconsideration. You should seek a consultation with a local family lawyer, and it may be worth it to see if a lawyer will represent you on a limited scope attorney instead of a fully retained basis if you can't afford it. Following a court order is important... View More

You may want to start by contacting your local law enforcement office and prosecutor's office. If they tell you that officials in Texas would need to handle the investigation, ask them what law enforcement agency you should start with first. You may also want to contact a local family law... View More

These facts require a thorough analysis with all of the variables. Once your children are born, he should request relief. He should seek as much relief as possible for the current request. Make sure his documents are completely filled out and filed in a timely manner. Timeshare of the 11 year old... View More

You should receive a copy of what has been filed on the ex parte court date, if the date is granted. You can request a copy of it ahead of time from him or his lawyer if he has a lawyer, and see if he complies by giving you a copy. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.

The timeshare percentage that you have with your child is the two percent figure. This low figure will probably be used in determining child support. If that number goes up, you will probably pay less in child support. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Most family lawyers... View More