What would be our costs and process?

You might be able to file a Summary Dissolution; read the instructions in link: http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/fl810.pdf

What form do I use to file a "responsive declaration"? What do "served" and "filed" mean?

...adding: "served" means personally delivered or mailed by a 3rd party (not you) but when counting for timely service, you must add 5 days if...

Do I have the right to claim him? Should I escalate this through the appeals process or am I wasting my time

The problem on the 4th time around was that she didn't release the exemption to you with the IRS Form 8332 which is a mandatory IRS rule despite...

What can I do to 1- get my husband to pay child support, 2- make sure that I collect my share of a business asset.

DCSS will enforce child support at no cost to you; In addition to what Atty Straus suggests, you might file an RFO to ask that he be ordered to...

Can a divorce take place without every seeing or signing anything?

It can - although you should have been served with the initial paperwork. He or she can, and you can - because by signing over the deed you will...

How would I go about getting full custody of my kids, enforcing child support, and eventually gave him give up his rights?

If there are no court orders regarding custody, you have 'de facto' full custody so if you really want to be left alone about it, leave him alone...

Advice on mediation in family court

I would suggest 'taking the high road' and not retaliating. If you are in a 'reporting' county, then the mediator's opinion of both of you as it...

Do I need his permission? Can I do it without his permission?

If you have joint 'legal' custody, then you need his permission, and I think that even with sole legal, you may need his permission to travel...

Father lying about income to reduce child support, can using their ssn help find out noncustodial parents workplace.

No - DCSS likely already has his ss# and has the ability to track his 'reported' income, along with any disability. You can't ask the judge but...

Can I file a child support request or motion with my default judgment pending?

You can (just explain the 'change of circumstance' as to timing) but you can also contact Department of Child Support Services and they will assist...

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