My wife and I are in the middle of a divorce and I'm moving to California before the final hearing. Will the court dismiss?

Generally, if you sign the decree and waivers, as well as a written property settlement, a Court can, in its discretion, waive the requirement of...

Is my spouse legally responsible for paying half our son's wedding obligations once promised, after filing divorce from me?

He may be, particularly if your Attorney argues thatn the debts are marital debts which were acquired prior to the filing of the divorce. This is...

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When does the GAL have to submit their report?

Often, the GAL does this close to the trial date to insure the information in the report is timely and accurate--especially if the parties appeared...

My wife wants a divorce and left the residence 2 months ago. She does have a green card that needs to be renewed next October.

There are significant ramifications, including the possibility of deportation, particularly if the marriage is of short duration and was a basis...

The standard is one of minimal contact unless other supervening cause excuses the lack of same, by means such as obstruction or interference with...

Can I speak on my brothers behalf in a divorce hearing. He is incarcerated.

This is a question that depends largely upon the willingness of the Judge to permit you to speak. You can't step in and act as his...

That doesn't make sense. Often, a party can be served by publication or posting when their whereabouts are unknown...a spouse's signature is not...

If I move to Florida how does that change custody?

It depends on how much of the Order you work out yourselves--but generally, the Court won't force parties to move closer unless they want to. They...

Will I be granted emergency custody of my daughter automatically if her mom is in court ordered rehab due to drug arrest?

If you don't file a motion, you can't "automatically" be considered, and the child will likely wind up with Children Services. It's like the...

Hello my name is Hollis Bryant, I have three children that live with there mother. There mother new boyfriend is a felon. help.

You can file for custody. You can file for a protective order. Call legal aid or see if one of the local law schools has a family law clinic. Good...