If the petitioner has an attorney do you serve the attorney or the petittioner your response papers

If the other party has an attorney, you serve the paperwork on the attorney. This will be true of all documents for your divorce case, as long as...

In California there is a statutory 6 month period between when your divorce paperwork was served and when you can have the judgment entered. There...

Family law

This is a tough question with no real answer. What I usually recommend is that people talk to several different lawyers in person before picking...

Can I charge my 17 year old son with domestice violence or assault against me and could I get a restraining order?

Contact the police and file a police report. His actions are criminal and you can press charges against him, whether or not he is your son.

You would need to file a Motion for Bifurcation. The FL-315 is only one of the forms you would need to fill out, you also need to do Fl-301 and...

Do custody remain after the restraining order end

The custody orders remain in effect until the court orders otherwise, unless there is something in the orders that say they end at a certain time.

I need to know what my rights are if I divorce my husband. I've been married to him for 40 years and can't take it anymore.

If he is being abusive you could potentially file a restraining order to have him move out. You can consult with the self help center at the court...

Can I stop a divorce decree that I initiated in California?

Even if you reach an MSA, you will eventually need to file and serve the divorce documents to have it entered as a Judgment by the court. The only...

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Do I need to file a Order to Show Cause if I am filing an uncontested default for my divorce?

You don't have to file a separate OSC for child support. You would just include a child support attachment (FL-342) with your proposed Judgment...

How should i go about getting my son?

It is a felony crime for anyone to keep your child away from you if you have the legal right to custody. You should contact your local...