Want to Get Child Custody in California?

Often Child Custody is the first thing on the minds of parents when there is a split in their relationship.  When parents are not married:

1. One parent will need to file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship.  This petition, which is also called a Paternity Action, is used when there are no existing court orders for Child Custody.
2. Once filed and served, the respondent has 30 days to respond.  If there is no response, custody will be addressed by a default hearing. If there is a response, they will go to trial and the judge will rule.
3. Once this Petition is filed, they can also request temporary orders and file a Request for Order which will address custody, visitation and support for the children in a much shorter time frame.
4. If the parents have existing custody orders and wish to modify or change them, they can also file a Request for Order.

When parents are married and decide to separate:

1. one parent can file a petition to address custody, visitation and support for children.
2. If a parent decides to file for Divorce or Legal Separation, he/she can file for temporary orders by filing a Request for Order while the Divorce or Legal Separation is in progress.

Legal Action Workshop offers a LOW FLAT FEE for the Petition ($625) or the Request for Order ($550) so that Child Custody can be addressed in an affordable way.  We can also provide an experienced Family Law Lawyer in court as needed.  

For more information regarding Child Custody & how to get it, call Legal Action Workshop @  1-800-HELP-444 (1-800-435-7444) or visit our website www.LegalActionWorkshopLAW.com.