HOw many times can the commissioner reserve the attorney fees award (for wife from husband?

There are two basic kinds of attorney fee awards in family law: needs-based fees and sanctions. To get needs-based fees you need to sow a...

I know CA is a no-contest state, but is there any way my spouse's adultery can be used as part of my defense in the courtroom?

California is a "no fault" state, so an affair cannot be used to try to gain an advantage in the division of property, award of support, or in...

The settlement officer is an experienced family law attorney volunteering his or her time to try to help settle cases. Oftentimes the settlement...

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Im flat broke almost at point of being homeless due to child support. Is there any legal representation for free that I csn use?

Look up these two organizations that provide low- and no-cost family law representation: Harriet Buhai Center Levitt and Quinn

Can a judge order child support if it is not requested?

Even though you have a Stipulated Judgment, and even though you did not put in any terms regarding child support, the Court retains jurisdiction to...

I have full physical custody of my child. I live in LA county and want to move to La quinta in riverside county do to a new job.

The answers of my two colleagues are correct. To go a little further, you need to think about what you would explain to Court as your reasons for...

My ex does not take our daughter for his scheduled time. Can I do something about this?

The child's father's failure to exercise all of his custodial/visitation time could be the basis for a Request to Modify the Custody Orders. ...

Checked status of my divorce petition and this is what I found OSC-Entry of Judgment along with a hearing date set. What is it?

As my colleague expressed, it is hard to tell what, exactly, is scheduled without more information. But, ordinarily, an Order to Show Cause re:...

Can I get my spouse in trouble for contempt for stealing my car and property?

In order to be found in contempt, you would have to show: 1) There was a valid Order; 2) the party knew of the Order (was served with the Order,...

I just moved to CA from Washington state in July. I want to divorce my husband and move back to Washington asap.

You have a very serious situation, and you should immediately consult with an attorney. Most attorneys will charge between $300 and $500 for an...