Legal Question in Family Law in California

child custody

My soon to be ex-husband has decided to contest our divorce(we were going through a paralegal) to get more time with our children. For the last 14 months, I have had 75% custody and he has 25%. He lives +1 hour away. My sons attend child care next door to my home, that I own, and my oldest (8) attends school five blocks from my house. My ex has decided he wants more time, which does not make any sense to me. When he does have the children on the weekend, he takes the children to his parents house and spends Friday and Saturday then leaves and works on Sunday all day. Comes back Sunday night and brings them to daycare Monday monring. His family lives +1 hour away also. I am frantic that he is going to take my children away 50% of the time. He has proven in the past that he is not reliable, does not do homework with my 8 year old (who also has ADHD). I have provided more than he ever has even when we were married. What can I do????


Asked on 3/03/03, 7:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: child custody

you can retain an attorney to advocate the very rights and issues you raised in your negotiations with your husband regarding joint guardianship. if you would like further assistance, email me and let me know.

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Answered on 3/03/03, 9:33 pm
E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: child custody

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client relationship, unless a written retainer agreement is executed by the attorney and client. This communication contains general information only. Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client communication nor legal advice. There likely are deadlines and time-limits associated with your case; you should contact an attorney of your choice for legal advice specific to your personal situation, at once.

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The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Custody battles over young children are not DIY (do it yourself) projects. Contact an experienced Family Law attorney in the county where the action is taking place for specific advice and possible representation on your behalf.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 3/04/03, 1:04 am


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