Can I get a "summary of dissolution" in California if have more than $40,000 in assets PRIOR to the marriage?

No, more than $40,000 in separate property assets disqualifies you.

What are her chances of her getting 50/50? And what are the chances if we get married my girlfriend can adopt him?

If she's been out of the picture for so long, do you think she'd even respond to your action? The legal standard for legal and physical custody is...

Can I be forced to keep my son in a religious private school?

Decisions regarding school fall under the legal custody umbrella. The legal standard is the best interest of the child which should also be the...

Can the state or child support agency override the court order to continue paying child support past her 18th birth day?

The letter is correct. Here is the Family Code Section that pertains to your questions: "3901. (a) The duty of support imposed by Section...

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Can I get custody of my son to where I can have him in San Diego with me my family and his half brothers for any lengths of time

I agree with my colleagues that Washington has jurisdiction. You should consult a family law attorney in that state and discuss options such as a...

I would like to know if my child support can be lowered during the time he is 18? and do I have to keep medical insurance on him

Child support can be lowered if there has been a change in circumstances- likely something more significant than the child turning 18.

Am I able to request my Ex to pay half of our son's "bills" and would that be considered a "modification"

You can make the request, but it may not be worth your time and money. Filing fee for a Request for Order, which is what you would need to file, is...

My fiancée currently is a CA inmate who wants to get a divorce, but his wife keeps moving around so she can't be served.

If at all possible or feasible financial, try hiring a private investigator to serve her. If not, have a process server attempt to serve her at...

Can I ask for supervised visits?

You can ask for a modification of the current orders and seek supervised visitations based on the threat of the other parent possibly abducting or...

Should I submit a Supplemental declaration or wait for trial?

If it's set for trial, you can add the relevant information to your trial brief.