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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Mom and I have joint custody + 50/50 timeshare ( with me handling all medical/dental appts ). Mom recently got served modification paperwork, and has begun "nitpicking", with the most recent example being our child's ortho tx. Child started...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Not a legal question, but I hope to take advantage of the experience and legal know-how of the folks who have been through this stuff before. Brief summary of CO: Mom / Dad 50/50 legal and physical custody. Week on/week off schedule. Dad (...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi folks, I'm looking to file a modification, and would love to read over some examples of successful ( and not so successful ) modifications. I know the points I want to make, but I need to see the format and wording. It would be ideal if I...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Last week my car broke down. Took it back to the dealership and found out that there is a known defect in the engine block, which led to my car overheating and causing extensive damage to other components in the vehicle. The car company will...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I think I know the answer, but I wanted to double check. Current custody arrangement in place for two years ( well longer really, but legally for 2 years ); 50/50 time, week on/week off. Child goes to school in Mom's town, I ( father )...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I'm hoping to lean on the experience of others here, both in the court and with raising a child in this environment; Is it appropriate to tell my daughter that she should feel comfortable talking to me about the fights and arguments mom gets...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA The CO states: . Aside from this, there is no further mention of babysitting/childcare in the CO. Given that, are the parents obligated to keep each other informed as to who is watching the child at specific times? If a parent lies about...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Background: Mom got married and moved in with a guy almost a year ago. 6 months later she moved out. Daughter ( spontaneously ) tells me that they had to move out due to step-dad's temper. She also tells me that there were a few times she...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Short version of backstory: mom moved 1 hour away last summer, wanted to change our child's school. I fought it, mediator granted mom's request to move our child to the new school. The move was due to mom's marriage. Since then, mom has...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Mom has recently sent me some txts which I'd like to preserve for possible use should she ever challenge our current custody arrangement. With the goal being their use in court, what would be the best way to go about this?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Quick and silly question; my little one ( 7 ) has accounts with a few online services ( facebook being one of them ). Mom and I have joint legal and physical custody. When the CO doesn't specifically list electronic accounts, what obligation...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA First off: CO in place, I am following it to the letter, excepting when I make allowances for Mom's erratic schedule. I don't expect a medal, just putting it out there in case it's relevant. Ever since the CO was put in place, mom has been...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Just a quick clarification; Do the courts consider a spouse ( step parent ) "family"? It may sound an odd question, but do the courts even have such a concept as "Family" beyond the guardians? If so, how does it apply? My custody agreement...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My daughter's mother recently filed to establish child support, and I'd like to get an idea of what my monthly obligation will be. I know just about every other variable except one; Due to my daughter's mother's move, my daughter changed...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Per court order, my ex and I have joint custody of our daughter. My ex signed up our daughter for gymnastics, and my daughter has asked me to come to gymnastics during her mother's custodial time. Her mother has requested that I not come...