Let me first address your question regarding contempt and then your question about other options. Contempt is a punitive device -- i.e. you are not...

Do my ex-wife has the right to get 50% of my 401k?

All earnings from the date of marriage until the date of separation are presumptively community property (50% to each spouse). Generally,...

I would like to file a lawsuit against my child custody evaluator. It would be due to excessive billings, failure to follow

Independent custody evaluators enjoy a "litigation privilege" under California Civil Code section 47(b), which provides absolute immunity from...

What are the options available for an attorney to drop off an Ex parte response to the court clerk for the judge to see?

I believe the procedure varies from county to county. I don't know about your county, but in Los Angeles County, the opposing party hands it to the...

Can my ex-wife take my child because she shares a room with her cousins but she has her own bed in the room

The court's paramount concern is "what is in the best interests of the child?" If your ex demonstrates that your daughter sharing a room with her...

What exactly should i expect from an evidentiary hearing for family law while representing myself? what will the outcome be?

It may be hard to defend yourself effectively when the other side has an attorney, especially at an evidentiary hearing (like a mini-trial). If you...

Child support

Regarding the "50% sports activities" costs, if your child support orders in your divorce case do not specifically allocate the division of these...

Is divorce settlement agreement official if I haven't signed it

A stipulated judgement is not enforceable unless signed by both parties. See California Rules of Court, rule 5.411.

Family law unknown unpaid medical bills for child.

This issue would be governed by the court order or stipulated agreement between you and Petitioner. The first question is: Does the court...

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Retirment accts & Divorce

Generally, the non-contributing spouse is entitled to half of what the other contributes to retirement accounts during marriage. For your...