You can request, but he would still need to receive notice, so he will need to be served, and you'll need to provide proof of service to the Court....

The felony doesn't help, but it may depend on what it was for and how long ago it was. The bigger question is whether you can safely care for the...

Even if the Rule wasn't invoked, a letter written by someone has little evidentiary value. The purpose of a trial is to "try the evidence." A...

Yes, you can divorce him, and you are entitled to half of whatever community property has been acquired. If he is hiding assets, it may be a chore...

You cannot get out of paying your attorney simply by firing her. You signed a contract. If the fees are legitimate, they are owed. If she gets a...

First, I always want to be clear in these situations: He needs to make finding her a priority. Throwing up one's hands and saying I don't know...

You should speak with a California attorney. This is a California case, so only attorneys licensed in California can advise you on it.

That gets into a tricky First Amendment issue. She should ask the judge to reconsider on that basis. One alternative she can offer to do is to have...

He can file after one year, but there are exceptions for emergencies and if a parent is abusing legal decision-making that allows him to file...

Legally what matters is whose name is on the deed. If it's her name on the title and not yours, it's her house.