I have a complex divorce. Is there a way to distinguish between my atty not getting things done and just "nature of the beast"?

Although 4 years seems a long time for a court case, if there are a lot of assets at issue and as you have put it your case is complex, 4 years is...

During our marriage, community funds were used to pay-down $100,000 of the principal on the sole mortgage on my wife's separate

Yes the community would be entitled to a dollar for dollar reimbursement of the reduction of the principle loan and a percentage of the...

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The disposition of real property is typically reserved until trial. The judge will not force you to sell the house if you have the ability to buy...

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My spouse left California two weeks ago. Can we still file for divorce there?

Since she has resided in CA in the past, she has had enough contact with this state for the court exercise personal jurisdiction over her. The...

Can I amend my petition again back to a divorce once I asked for a judgment?

Prior to the Judgment being entered on your divorce, you can attempt to go in ex-parte to see if the judge will allow you to change your Petition. ...

The first issue that you must consider is whether or not you can even file for divorce in California or are you only limited to filing for a legal...

I agree with the earlier responses that have been posted. In order to modify support you must be able to demonstrate that there is a change in...

Although your final custody orders are pursuant to marriage of Montenegro it is not set in stone. Custody orders are always subject to...

When filing a response to child custody, if I prefer to have a step up parenting plan, how do I work that into the visitation?

You should ask for a step up in your response. I would even ask the judge to have the Request for Order (RFO) continued 6 months to see how your...

What should I prepare for an Evaluation hearing for custody modification?

I recommend having a visitation log to be able to accurately identify the dates that your ex has not taken your two oldest children. In addition,...

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