How do I change my ex-husband’s name, the respondent, in our divorce petition and case caption? We do not have a judgment yet.

I would first try to re-notarize his signature using just his first and last name; otherwise, you'd have to file an Amended Petition.

Will my 10 year old be forced to visit adoptive father if he has failed to keep in contact with him and my son refuses to visit

The court would attempt reunification if father is sincere but it would depend on whether the father is the legal adoptive father or just the...

Try to modify my child support court order I have not worked since 2015 because of my health problems my ex-wife makes more

You need to complete and file a Request for Order for Modification of Child Support. Go to the self-help desk.

You can now order a copy of your Judgment on the court's website (lacourt.org). If you need to pick up other documents in the court's file, call...

How can I prevent my mother from getting an adult conservatorship over me ?

..adding to Atty James' post, if she actually files, you will get a court-appointed attorney who will fight for your independent rights, and there...

Do I need to list all automobiles as marital property if they are titled individually?

List them where? They are already divided so they do not need to be listed in your MSA (or Stipulated Judgment) but you can list them on your...

Three months after filing, court rejected divorce judgment based on how we filled out FL-341. WIll it be another 3 months?

I think the clarification that the court wants is how you are sharing or not sharing legal and physical custody. The actual schedule can be...

Can my ex-husband use my current husband's background to gain sole custody of our children?

Sure he can; you retaliated from what you felt was an aggressive move on his part, and now he's turning it back around. However, that doesn't mean...

Can you legally change your last name while going through a divorce?

...just a bit of girl advice: don't take her fiancé's name - wait until he gives it to her!

You can have him served by mail but you also need a verification that the mailing address is correct.