Technically, since your marriage is invalid he should not file jointly with you. Also, let’s say you put caution to the wind and file jointly with...

I was married in Nevada but want a divorce

If you lived in CA for at least the last six months, you can file for divorce in CA. The county in which you can file must be where you have...

Do I have to pay child support back for years?

Depends. For you to be ordered to pay child support for prior years really depends on the facts and what orders the other party, be it the other...

You need to review the order to determine what he is restrained from doing. If it is a civil conduct order, you can file a contempt in attempt to...

If you look up the Case Summary, from the Court's website using the case number, look for the most recent entry that says "Notice - Judgment" or...

My ex-husband is telling me where our son will go to high school. It's far from the house and a private school, is this ok?

Assuming you have joint legal custody, both of you should make decisions regarding the children's education together. It shouldn't be a one-way...

Can a parent say they can't afford rent in CA and be granted the right to move out the state with a child?

It's possible, but the Court's look at what is in the child's best interest---which is often continuous contact with both parents. However, the...

How do I enforce a court ordered child support order?

You can always try to get the assistance of Child Support Services to help collect support owed to you, but you can also file a contempt action,...

Can I legally take my daughter on a cruise to Mexico?

Ideally, you would want to open a paternity action (assuming the child is not a result of a marriage) and get a court-order giving you sole legal...