They are off living their lives. I remarried but lost my husband 2 years ago. Out of nowhere they sent me an email wanting payment? Why??
DCSS normally doesn't send emails out of the blue, so you should contact them in person to determine the validity of the email. Normally, if they think you owe money, they send a letter explaining the basis of the claim. I would not respond to the email in case it is some type of scam and contact... Read more »
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She is only in contempt of court if she does not follow a court order; not a suggestion from the supervisor. Unless the order specifically allows for that. If it doesn't than she is not. If you want to change the custody/visitation orders than you should file an FL-300 that requests exactly how... Read more »
If a married couple in CA have 2 different last names and can’t come to a conclusion on which last name to use for their child, what is the next step?
I've been doing family law for about 35 years and this is the first time I've come across this as a sole litigation issue.
I'm assuming the child has not yet been born or there would already have been a selection of the last name for the birth certificate. Of course the easiest solution... Read more »
Hearings are open to the public unless it is a confidential case, such as an adoption, paternity, CFS, etc. For those type of cases they normally close the courtroom. Other than that you should be able to attend.
Just issued a RO against ex boyfriend who verbally, physically, and psychologically abused me, using my supposed cheating as reason why he treated me in abusive manner. Was granted temporary RO and now completing forms for permanent. While we were together, I'd placed a recording device in his... Read more »
Shouldn't have done that. At this point you just need to see if he brings it up and hope he doesn't. But if he does you need to get representation right away, and not discuss this matter with anyone else until you do, because the ramifications of this can be far reaching.
He served me himself via certified mail and did not include the notice of acknowledgement. I believe this is not a legal service because he sent the paperwork and he is a party in the case. He later sent the notice of acknowledgement but was blank. Nothing was filled in. I inquired about it and... Read more »
I am assuming that this is a California divorce for the purposes of this question. You do not need to wait on him to move the case forward. You should file a Response to his Petition requesting a divorce. When your response is entered that will become the jurisdiction date and the six month... Read more »
Options? He sleeps on the couch and there is minimal conversation. I moved into his house 7 years ago as his child’s mother..He works full time and I work part time during child’s school hours and a full time PHD student,( I’m paying for my own education)so I can pick up child. Husband... Read more »
Immediately get a consultation with an experienced family law attorney! There are a lot of issues you need to discuss in person with a professional. That is not a discussion that can be had in this type of venue because it will involve a lot of background information before you can be given any... Read more »
We are still married but separated for over 18 months. I want to move out of state. Am I able to move without giving notice to him or the courts being that I have sole physical custody? My son and I live in California where the courts granted me sole physical custody and joint legal custody.
Depending on the wording in your custody order you may or may not have the right to move without the court's permission. Often times even a sole physical designation carries with it such a prohibition. If your's does not, to just up and move, even with notice, has a number of pitfalls. There is... Read more »
You have left too many questions unanswered to determine that. Such as length of marriage, how long separated, when separated etc. However, is you would get a spousal support award based on the difference in incomes it would probably be a minimal award.
Your question is a little confusing. I think you are asking if a 13 year old has an option of not going on visitation if the other parent has scheduled another activity she would like better.
The simple answer to that is, "no, they do not." Unless there is some kind of provision in the... Read more »
I'm assuming the other parents wants the child to live with them.
The biggest ramification is that you may be liable for child support. The hidden ramifications are that you may be creating a situation where it is difficult to visit with the child left behind; and that you may have... Read more »
A power of attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or entity to oversee and manage your affairs. In order for a power of attorney to be legally binding, in most states you must sign and have notarized an original power of attorney document that specifies exactly what powers your... Read more »
My partner lives in LA and is paying for child support through the county of riverside Indoh in palms springs, mother just sent out a text stating she was moving to Tahoe and is keeping everything the same without the court knowing she is moving. What can we do or say to the court, so he can either... Read more »
more info needed.
you should talk to whoever handled the family law case.
if no one use legal aid for consult.
I have full legal and physical custody through our divorce decree which has remained unchanged in nearly 5 years. He was a drug user and had a stipulation in place for supervised visitation, that he would have to complete at least 90 days of inpatient treatment. He never complied and hasn't seen... Read more »
You will need to contact a family law attorney to analyze the possibility of complications in your quest for status in a foreign country for your child.
Both my friend and his fiancé are US citizens. I’ll be required to sign that I have witnessed the wedding in order for my friend to obtain a license for his marriage in California.
That is probably a question for the state of California. In general, however, if there is no written requirement that the witness be a USC or LPR, then anyone can do it.
I’ve been divorced for a year. I have two daughters ages 10&13. I’m getting ready to move in with my boyfriend. I am not moving out of state or out of city . what can I do to secure my shared custody of my daughters? My ex doesn’t pay child support or alimony. My ex is unhappy about the... Read more »
If there are custody orders concerning time share of your children between you and your ex and they do not specifically exclude you moving in with your boyfriend (or have some provision concerning the inclusion of a new significant other with your children) then you can do so. I would suggest you... Read more »
My sons a father was granted supervised visits they have taken place at a public location but now he and the supervisor are trying to change the visits to be conducted at his house. Because of past incidents where his fiancé, her mother, and my sons father have put our son in harms way I am not... Read more »
Your right to make decisions regarding the terms of the supervised visitation; such as location, times, supervisor etc. are all governed by the terms of the custody order. You would have to read your custody orders to determine what options you have, or do not have.
If they do not cover... Read more »
I know that by know I might have an arrest warrant. Can I get a lawyer to remove arrest warrant and start making my monthly child support payments and payments on money I'm behind with? I just need to start all over on my child support. Pay my monthly payments due and give payments on child support... Read more »
https://childsupport.ca.gov/overview/debt-forgiveness-program-coap/
I went to mediation before our hearing and the mediator asked hiw old the boys were I said one is 8 and the other is 1. He said there was a significant amount of years between them that there was no bond. I laughed at him and said they do have a bond. These boys have been togethwr since the little... Read more »
The pure mechanics of getting the custody issue back before the courts, are that you would have to file a Request for Order FL-300 asking for a modification of the current child custody order. There will have to be a clear demonstration, by initial declaration, of what has changed since the court... Read more »
My ex wife filed for divorce and custody. It has been 3 weeks and I have not been served yet. But she is telling me that there is a court date. I am not sure what to do
Check with the family law clerk in the courthouse where the action would have been filed.
If there is anything filed and a court date then they can give you all that information as well as a copy of the paperwork she filed. Don't wait to be served as there may be something that you might... Read more »
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