Yes, attorney fees and spousal support may be requested in the same RFO. However, requesting an award of attorney fees assumes you have incurred...

Do I pay support out of my gross or net income when it comes to a Bonus and Spousal Support?

Is the spousal support deductible to you and taxable to your ex? Might make the numbers sound a little more attractive if you get the above the...

How to appeal an unjust court order?

The court has wide latitude in exercising its discretion regarding attorney fee awards. One appellate case affirmed a $400,000 award of fees, but...

I need help in family law

This is complex and you (or your daughter) need to seek the professional assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Also, just because...

What does it mean to suspend fiduciary during a divorce proceeding? I see my spouse has filed that in an RFO against me?

The online case summary is just that, a summary. What does the actual RFO document say he is requesting suspension of "power" regarding? It...

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How to Meet and Confer Regarding Final Exhibits to Be Used for Trial

You must exchange all non-impeachment exhibits. Pre-mark them for your reference and the court's, which will also allow you to create an Exhibit...

How can I get my daughter back when my ex has a lawyer and has lied in declaration about me?

Hire a lawyer. This is very complex. You need to present your evidence in the clearest way possible and that will require more than can be done...

I want to leave town with my two kids can my ex husband serve me with papers to keep me here when be broke our agreement

A family law court is not authorized to make orders to "keep you here". You have a constitutional right to move about the country as you please,...

I can tell you are doing your homework and read up on the cases mentioned earlier. "Disturbing the peace" is an extremely fact-driven analysis,...

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Ex willing to forgive arrears

Retroactive waiver of child support arrears (and interest thereon) is not authorized. If you get a written agreement and enter it as a Stipulation...