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Michael Rose Attorney at Law | Michael Rose
It is important to set up custody for the first time. Call an attorney and get a consultation so you know what you are doing. You have 17 years to live with the custody and visitation plan. It can be changed but it will go back to the plan you set and changes can be difficult.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/24/2012
Law Office of Rhonda Ellifritz | Rhonda Ellifritz
You should probably obtain an attorney to help you. You need to establish paternity first, then a custody and visitation agreement that is signed by the court.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/23/2012
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock | Arlene D. Kock
You need to file a petition for paternity and a motion to establish custody and visitation.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/23/2012
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
You should go to court and ask at the self help center what forms you need.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/20/2012
Michael Apicella | Apicella Law and Mediation
If you're not married, you need to establish paternity first. The parentage actions forms are the 200 series (FL-200, and FL-210). Along with your paternity petition papers, you can request custody orders with the 300 series forms (FL-301, 310, 311, etc.) Best is to hire a local family law lawyer to help you. If you can't afford a lawyer, you can go to the court's free self-help center, which you can find info about such services on the court's website.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/20/2012
