Posts in February, 2018

Feb 22 What are automatic temporary restraining orders (ATROs) as it pertains to child custody and visitation?

When a parent files a dissolution or paternity action, ATROs are written on both sets of forms that are binding on the party that ...

Feb 15 I suspect the other parent may leave the state with our child. How can I bring this matter to the court's immediate attention?

The Court may enter an Ex Parte order either granting or modifying custody unless there has been a showing of immediate harm to ...

Feb 09 The other parent already left the state before I could serve them with the Summons and Petition. Do the ATROs apply and can I serve the other parent with the Summons and Petition to make them return the child?

ATROs do not apply if the child is already out of the state of California when the Petition is filed, nor does mandatory ...

Feb 01 What are automatic temporary restraining orders (ATROs) as it pertains to child custody and visitation?

When a parent files a dissolution or paternity action, ATROs are written on both sets of forms that are binding on the party that ...