If you need custody, visitation or support orders then you need the form Request for Order (click here to see what a sample looks like).  Ernest Gonzales, a family law attorney with over 36 years of experience, can prepare the RFO for you. To do it correctly you need to talk about your family circumstances so the attorney can prepare a written statement for you.  Your written statement is what the Judge reads and it can make or break your case. Ernest Gonzales has prepared hundreds of declarations for client's; let him prepare your Request for Order including your statement. Every case is different so the cost to prepare the Request for Order will depend on you particular circumstance.

CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION.  Failure to check the correct boxes in the RFO can result in the Judge not hearing your matter. It is Mandatory in the State of California that the  parties' be interviewed by a court mediator. You cannot get a court hearing without the Mediation/Family Court Services appointment.

Whenever you ask for money, the RFO requires that you include an Income and Expense Statement. Failure to attach the Income information can result in your matter being continued to another court date. Complete the Child Support Calculator Data worksheet and get an estimate of your support.