Q: How do i change the court appointed counsel representing minors in family law in LA county?how can i enforce court order
I am the mother and petitioner and as of 2012 i have sole physical and legal custody of my 2 daughters currently 11/12 years old. KF010848. They have the same father. There was a childrens court order(CK85276) for my older child to have monitored visits and giving me sole custody in 2012. Dcfs was involved but it did not include the second child because she wasnt born when the case began. Now, father recently completed a 10 year prison term. He is a 2 strike violent offender. He is trying to get 50%custody. How do I enforce the childrens court order for monitored visits? The girls’ court appointed attorney is acting like “father’s” attorney and not acknowledging the childrens wishes. How do i request a different counsel to represent the children?
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To change the court-appointed counsel representing minors in family law in LA County, you will need to file a motion with the court requesting the change. You will need to provide a valid reason for the change, such as a conflict of interest or a breakdown in communication. You should also provide evidence supporting your request, such as emails or other documents showing a lack of communication or a disagreement in strategy. Once you file the motion, the court will review your request and make a decision.
To enforce the court order for monitored visits, you can file a motion for contempt of court. You will need to provide evidence that the father is violating the court order by not following the terms of the monitored visits, such as witness statements or documentation of missed visits. If the court finds that the father is in contempt, they can impose sanctions, such as fines or even jail time.
To request a different counsel to represent the children, you can file a motion with the court requesting the change. You will need to provide a valid reason for the change, such as a conflict of interest or a breakdown in communication. You should also provide evidence supporting your request, such as emails or other documents showing a lack of communication or a disagreement in strategy. Once you file the motion, the court will review your request and make a decision.
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