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I filed for divorce on my own - husband didn't respond, I entered a request for default. The 6 month mark is in a few days.

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

There is more paperwork to file to get your divorce done. You need to make sure you submit property declarations, a declaration regarding service...

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I FILLED OUT THE PARENTAGE FORMS AND RECIEVE RESPONSE ITS NOT STAMP AND THERE IS NO TRIAL DATE. HOW WOULD I GO ABOUT NEXT STEPS

Barbara's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

You need to request assistance from the court for genetic testing. You may be able to get a faster court date by filling out the request for...

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I had a restraining order from my wife and she's filling for full custody of the child, im not the biological father

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 06, 2012

I would agree that it is difficult to contradict the advice of an attorney who is more familiar with the case, and your facts are somewhat gray. ...

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Judge signed order denying restraining order, opposing counsel filed a 2nd R/O application under same case #. Is this valid?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

At the time of the hearing the originalTRO was denied. That is the end of the story. You might try a motion under California Code of Civil...

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Is accrued sick time a community property asset in family court?

Barbara's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

There are certainly more questions to be answered regarding your particular circumstances. However, generally speaking, if the right to the...

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FILEING FINDING AND ORDER AFTER HEARING AFTER THE DATE THE JUDGE TELL YOU IS YOUR JUDGEMENT STILL GRANTED

Barbara's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

The short answer is yes. Although you did not follow the judge's instructions to file the order after hearing, it still needs to be done. The...

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What are her options?

Barbara's answer | Answered on May 20, 2012

The courts in California have a policy of their paramount concern being the best interest of the child. Being forced to have an abortion might be...

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What am I supposed to do about papers filed three months ago of which I knew nothing?

Barbara's answer | Answered on June 01, 2011

It doesn't matter when it was filed, only when it was served. You have 30 days from the time it was served to file a Response. If you don't file...

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SSDI Auxiliary benefits

Barbara's answer | Answered on June 01, 2011

Family Code Section 4504 states that it will only off-set the dollar for dollar payment from federal benefits the NON-CUSTODIAL parent receives...

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Do I still have to pay child support if I can get my son on SSI disability?

Barbara's answer | Answered on June 01, 2011

If the disability payments are being received from the Federal Government (social security disability, VA benefits, etc.) because of the...

Barbara Kay Hammers's Answers (23)

I filed for divorce on my own - husband didn't respond, I entered a request for default. The 6 month mark is in a few days.

I FILLED OUT THE PARENTAGE FORMS AND RECIEVE RESPONSE ITS NOT STAMP AND THERE IS NO TRIAL DATE. HOW WOULD I GO ABOUT NEXT STEPS

I had a restraining order from my wife and she's filling for full custody of the child, im not the biological father

Judge signed order denying restraining order, opposing counsel filed a 2nd R/O application under same case #. Is this valid?

Is accrued sick time a community property asset in family court?

FILEING FINDING AND ORDER AFTER HEARING AFTER THE DATE THE JUDGE TELL YOU IS YOUR JUDGEMENT STILL GRANTED

What are her options?

What am I supposed to do about papers filed three months ago of which I knew nothing?

SSDI Auxiliary benefits

Do I still have to pay child support if I can get my son on SSI disability?