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By Sherman and Fung 01 Mar, 2022
This is a list of judges at the Edelman Court in Monterey Park, California. Monterey Park is located in East Los Angeles. These are the men and women who reside over DCFS cases including those cases involving allegations child abuse or child neglect.
Edelman
By Sherman and Fung 28 Feb, 2022
This is a list of judges at the Edelman Court in Monterey Park, California (as of Dec 2020). The list changes from time to time. You should check with the courthouse for the most up-to-date list of judges. These people are the ones you may reside over your case. They will hear all sides and make their decision. These are the judges who are assigned to DCFS related cases. If you have a court case at the Edelman Court house we highly recommend you work with an Attorney who has experience with Family Law.
Child Support Calculator
By Sherman and Fung 08 Sep, 2020
Calculating child support in California is done using a formula. The State of California takes a lot of factors into account when determining child support payments. All that information goes into a calculator which then provides the amount to be paid. Some web-sites provide a calculator which you can use to get an estimate of your payments. However we highly recommend you speak with an Attorney since you want to ensure you are getting correct information. If you are trying to determine child support payments Contact Us to discuss your situation.
Child Abuse
By Sherman and Fung 08 Sep, 2020
If you are a parent or guardian and someone has accused you of child abuse or neglect they may have reported you to DCFS. If that happens we highly recommend you Contact a Family Law or DCFS Attorney immediately. The allegations could lead to the children being taken from your home, and even criminal charges depending on the complaint and the findings. The key is understanding the charges, and working with an attorney to determine the best course of action. You do not need to work with or hire an attorney though we recommend it based on our experience working on hundreds of DCFS cases.
child custody
By Sherman and Fung 08 Sep, 2020
If you are looking for information for a Child Custody order you may want to hire a Family Law Attorney who specializes in child custody cases. These orders deal with your rights when it comes to custody and visitation – So it is very important to get them right. These cases can also dictate who can make decisions on behalf of the children. There are a lot of web-sites with helpful information around child custody orders. It is good for parents and grandparents to be aware of the process and terminology. However these cases can be extremely complex and overwhelming. That’s why we recommend working with someone who knows child custody law.
Attorney
By Sherman and Fung 03 Feb, 2020
Attorney Beatrice K. Fung is rated “Excellent” on Avvo. The Avvo Attorney rating is based on numerous factors including years of service, client referrals, and referrals from other attorneys.
Juvenile Dependency
By Sherman and Fung 03 Feb, 2020
A Juvenile Dependency case in one where there are charges of Abuse and Neglect of a child. If you are involved in a juvenile dependency case in Los Angeles you should contact an Attorney immediately. Ideally you will talk with a Family Law Attorney who specializes in these matters. And you want someone who has worked with DCFS in the past. Experience is what you want on your side.
Child Support
By Sherman and Fung 02 Feb, 2020
In Los Angeles a lot of parents ask us about lowering their child support payments. Definitely speak with an attorney if this is your goal so they can help you figure out if this is an option. You can contact our office anytime and someone will respond right away. Typically the court will use a formula to determine the child support payments, though you may want to talk with your lawyer about the process and what information comes into play. If you have all of your financial information available they may be able to tell you the approximate change in your monthly child support payments.
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