Do I list my dog as "Separate property" or "community property" when responding to divorce petition?

Separate property is anything either of you own before marriage. So, who "owned" the dog before marriage? Who actually purchased it? If you truly...

Is my mother married or not?

Looks like the court set a trial for the annulment (an annulment requires a trial), and your mom skipped the trial, so the court didn't grant the...

If you have been married 14 years, you have PLENTY of rights to LOTS of things. Stop listening to your ex. He is wrong. You need your own lawyer....

How could I take someone to court if I was sexually molested as an 8 year old (now 22)?

If this took place in Mexico, and your step-father is in Mexico, then Mexico needs to handle this situation. California cannot help you. I am...

Can we relocate before default is complete?

If your judgment packet is rejected, it is usually because there is an error with how you filled something out, checked a wrong box, forgot to fill...

When calculating Child Support, will California consider other parent's spouse's income if the parent has stopped working?

No, there is no way to consider Jane's husband income as part of the child support calculation. Not permitted in California. The best you can do is...

If I am 18 (and turning 19 in May), can I leave my family’s house without permission to go live somewhere else with friends?

At the age of 18 you are a legal adult and you can live wherever you want and your parents have no say. Obviously, if you expect your parents to...

Can I get custody if the mother of my child left the state without my consent ?

This sounds like an urgent and dangerous situation for your children. The mother should not have any custody or access to the children, based on...

Do divorce papers with the court expire if neither my husband or I have taken any action for a period of time (nearly 3 years)?

The answer is, it depends. You can just search your case number on the court website for the court where you filed and see if the court dismissed...

What factors are in the way to get full custody of mother and her new boyfriend both have criminal records?

I believe I just answered a similar version of this question, but this post has more facts. If you have court-orders regarding custody, you can...