Family Law

Shanster2009 asked:


How many “retainers” can one law firm charge. I’ve paid $10,000 so far - they used that up! Now, they want another $15,000! Is this right?

StillStanding asked:


I am out of state, and fly my children to visit me as often as possible. However, we have arrived at a holiday sticking point. The court order has visitation beginning at 5:00 PM. Does that mean the children leave her at 5:00… or are to arrive to me by 5:00? Would appreciate ANY references to case law or california family code.
Yes… it IS petty. No argument. But, the court order says 5:00. Does that mean the time I am supposed to get them FROM the airport… or the time she drops them off AT the airport. (Let’s pretend this is a five-hour flight the day after Christmas, and you can start to see the challenge). Sad to say, this is not a one time event. It’s an every time event.
And, aside from opinions (which I appreciate and thank you for)… does anyone have a clear reference for resolving this in either case law or family code?

K asked:


Me and my wife are in process of divorce. Next month is our discovery date. She didn’t disclosed two bank accounts when official disclosure notice was sent to her but I knew that she had funds in those accounts. I let my lawyer ask (on papers) if she does not have two extra bank accounts and funds in them. She finally replied that yes but she has not used them (which is a lie). She actually have taken the money out from them and transferred into a family friends account. She only agree to have accounts so far. Is there a penalty for lying under oath in family law? How when if the bank account searches bring the truth on table. How if the bank transfers will show up in the transaction records. How if she provided fake childcare receipts to collect more money from me? How if she is found lying for the first child care payment which she denies that she never received it? Is there some punishment/penalty?

heldhostage asked:


I am being held hostage in CA because my ex-military-spouse will not give me permission to move out of state back to family and friends. I am looking for others in the same situation. Please let me know your situation. I know that there has to be others like me out there. Or if you know of a group, website, or person that I can look to for help. This law needs to be changed and that is my goal. I just need others stories to help me.

virgo asked:


My ex has sole physical and leagel custody of our dughter. We reconciled and the courts said they had no more jurisdiction over us. We were together for 6 months then broke up and she wont let me see my kid. Its been 97 dats and I served her for joint leagel and physical custody. Will I get it? And I have a lot of nasty things shes said to me over emails and texts that I have saved and sent to the judge. And evidence she will not let me see her. Im in California.

John J asked:


responsible, man get married? It amounts to modern day slavery. Generally the man gets the shaft. What ever happen to being fair?

bionic man asked:


As i understand, son-in-laws fitting in this category do not get to complain and if they do their wife makes them belittle in front of their in-laws, making their lives miserable.

shama asked:


conditions what financial assistace and benefits would i get Ihave one 5 year old child and been married for six years and permanent resident of canada ontario since 5 years. me and husband both share the ownership of the house and I didnt work and no job since i have been married?my husband continiously forcing me to leave the house and then go to the court to file your divorce case.

RIP MJ asked:


have two kids with my husband an d I have left the state to be with my family, because I wasn’t happy anymore now he tells me when he gets a divorce he will make it so I have to live in Missouri because its the law I wont be able to leave there..how can I fight this Im a broke single mom of two and I want to be in Arizona he is verbally abusive and outs me down. If you need more info. Im me at iluvu_mj5809 thank you

Oot n Aboot asked:


How to deal? Have anyone stayed in contact with their family in law after the split?
*Has not Have