• 23 Aug 2019
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What To Expect at an Ex Parte Child Custody Hearing

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Child Custody August 23, 2019 0 Comment
What To Expect at an Ex Parte Child Custody Hearing

Each county in California handles an ex parte child custody hearing differently – even from courtroom to courtroom in the same county. The court generally takes approaches an ex parte emergency child custody matter in one of two ways: 1) reviewing the pleadings and issuing a ruling on them without hearing oral arguments; or 2) …

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  • 26 Jan 2018
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Can Grandparents Get Child Custody?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Child Custody January 26, 2018 0 Comment
Can Grandparents Get Child Custody?

Family law courts generally affirm that parents have the legal rights to care for and determine what is in the best interest of their child. However, in some child custody situations, a third party, including grandparents, seeks custody. In these cases, the judge assigned to the case needs to balance the parents’ rights with the …

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  • 10 Nov 2017
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Is Filing an Ex Parte the Best Decision for My Custody Case?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Child Custody November 10, 2017 0 Comment
Is Filing an Ex Parte the Best Decision for My Custody Case?

Family law cases are typically time sensitive matters. This is especially true for child custody cases. Depending on the specific facts of your case, it may be necessary to get in front of the judge as quickly as possible to file for emergency orders. In California, parties may file for emergency hearings called ex partes. …

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