Legal Question in Family Law in California

My divorce was final on August 14, 2015, I initially was the petitioner, after my ex responded, 3 years after I filed. I thought it was over and done with. I was wrong. so I they became the respondent and he the petitioner, long story short he claimed he didn't know where I was so after the 2nd hearing he remembered that I live only 2 doors before his house. I was in court for the last hearing the judge granted the divorce, I'm good with that, but she also struck the child custody that I had initially asked for. So I panicked and filed for child custody of our 12 year old son, had mediation hearing today, mediator recommending joint custody, I do not want this. My ex has a drug habit, which I did not tell the mediator about, his girlfriend throws him out of her house whenever they argue. My son has been with my since we separated 5 years ago. I am desperate, and have a hearing in front of a judge on November 6, 2010.


Asked on 10/23/15, 8:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Your situation deserves the attention of an experienced family law attorney. Dealing with these complex child custody issues self represented usually produces terrible results.

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Answered on 10/27/15, 6:38 am


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