Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: custody

The answer is maybe! I know you would like something more definitive but further information is necessary first.

What was in the declarations at the OSC? What court are you in? Who is the judge? Do you have the transcrip from the hearing? Has there been any violence in the mother's relationship with her boyfriend. Is the home unsafe for the child? What proof do you have of the live-in's criminal convictions? Are the neighbor's willing to provide written sworn declarations? etc, etc.

In order for a custody change you will need to show changed circumstances and possibly you can.

You really need to retain the services of a competent family law attorney to assist you as a custody change is most certainly not a "given" and it can be very difficult to achieve. Based upon the information provided, you should be at a minimum,able to increase your visitation with the child.

If I can be of assistance, please feel free to call.

Good Luck!

Damian Nolan.

Re: custody

The answer is that a judge who is not brain-dead would be very upset with the situation you describe, and would be quite peeved with the other parent's apparent falsehood about "extra-curricular activities." Possibly unfortunately for you, some family court judges *are* brain-dead. Possibly also unfortunately for you, your private investigator may have done his job too well and the case might become a case of Child Abuse And Neglect, the case might get bounced into Dependency Court, where the county social workers take over everyone's lives, and the court proceedings can become even more bizarre and unpredictable than in family court. Just out of curiosity, I would be interested to know the name of the investigator and how much money it cost you to obtain this information. Thanks,