The one-year bar under 25-411 pertains to the filing date. The same statute does provide some exceptions that you might consider whether they apply.

After school clubs and other extracurricular activities generally aren’t considered to be a “legal decision.” That’s why the provision you reverted...

Legal decision-making authority really isn’t relevant to the relocation process. The notice has to be received by the other parent to start the...

While we can’t provide specific citations, I can tell you that trial isn’t an opportunity to refer to case law—it’s your opportunity to present...

While there’s some debate regarding the “personal care” component of legal decision-making, I can’t imagine any judge considering this to be a...

Yes, absent a prenuptial agreement, debts incurred during the marriage are presumed to be community property and one spouse can incur debt on...

Yes, it’s legal. As a practical matter, you should enroll the children in whichever coverage is better for its overall cost.

You should respond to the filing to inform California that it lacks jurisdiction based on the information you provided. The judge should agree and...

Generally speaking, family court has exclusive jurisdiction over the issues it can hear. So those cases can’t be litigated in civil court....

You need to consult with an attorney who can review your decree. If it doesn’t specify termination conditions, it may not terminate since you...