How do I find out if my son's father has other income or assets under the table?

Oftentimes financially unsophisticated people will deposit otherwise undeclared income into their regular bank accounts. Through typical...

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I was married in Los Angeles had 3 children. Husband abusive never paid alimony or child support. I am in a half way house.

It is hard to ascertain what you are asking, but perhaps you want to know whether you can enforce an existing Order for child and/or spousal...

More information would be needed to adequately answer your question, but it sounds like you are referring to Family Code Section 3041 that deals...

What should I do if my husband filed our date of separation incorrectly, based on his benefits in his divorce file?

As an initial matter, you cam list your own date of separation in your response. In terms of "proving" the date of separation, CA case law has a...

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If I get an attorney to represent me do I need to appear at a restraining order hearing?

You should really be a the hearing, in person. It is correct that you can sometimes be granted permission by the Court to appear via telephone,...

There is a 3 year protective order for my daughter and I against my husband. There is no restraining order and can see the kids.

I think you are referring to the following two statutes, that the Court must consider when making an Order regarding custody of a child: Family...

As a woman, having lived together unmarried for fifteen years, does the man have any financial obligation to me ?

There are only two ways to get some financial benefit from having a relationship: divorce or palimony lawsuit. You have to have been married to...

Can I take legal custody of my wife's niece whom lives with us and mother in law?

You have two possible routes: guardianship in Probate Court, or a custody Order in Family Court. I will address the Family Court option only. ...

My ex filed an OSC for modification of visitation/custody. It was filed several weeks ago and the only reason I know about it

If you are not timely-served (and you are correct that you are to receive 16 court days advance notice), you can ask for a continuance -- either on...

My ex is responsible for paying half of transportation costs when visitation changes but he didn't. What can I do?

In terms of getting the money back that you paid for the tickets, you would need to file a Request for Orders asking the Court to force you son's...