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Do i have any financial advantage if I have been paying the mortgage on the marital home now that I'm divorced 3 years??
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Answered on May 16, 2013
If you have a home that has equity in it, it is best to hire an attorney to advise you of your rights. You may be entitled to a reimbursement for...
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Been 'divorced' for over 20 years (did most of the stuff pro-per) and now come to find that no final judgment was filed.
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Answered on May 16, 2013
The problem with trying to do your own divorce is sometimes you make mistakes and even find out about it until it's too late to correct. Yours is...
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Do I have to pay child support if I don't have a job, and I have 60/40 with the other parent?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Child support is based on a mathematical formula which takes into account, among other things, the respective income of the parents and each...
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The bio father of my 4 year old hasn't been in the picture since birth.Isn't even on the birth certificate. Does he have rights?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
You cannot simply add fiance's name to the birth certificate and think that it fixes the problem. Bio-dad has legal rights (and obligations), and...
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Can i remove my sons hypenated last name even though hes three years old?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
If you want to change his legal name, then yes, you have to go to court.
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I want to file a motion regarding visitation. Can ex request change in child support at that time or must ex file own motion?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Your ex would have to file his own Request for Order to modify child support.
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Contempt in Family Law
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Yes, she is entitled to a public defender if she cannot afford an attorney on her own.
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Can I not provide in subpoena to my wife lawyer pay records & bank statements after court ordered of child and spousal support ?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
If financials are still at issue, then you must provide the documents or defend yourself at a Motion to Compel hearing, during which the Judge may...
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Can a proof of service by mail for a request for order in a child custody case in torrance ca be filed at the downtown la branch
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Answered on April 05, 2013
The short answer is "no." The clerk's office has a hard enough time getting a document filed correctly in the same courthouse! :) Just re-file...
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How long to I have to pay alimony in the State of CA?
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Answered on March 02, 2013
You may have a basis to reduce your spousal support if she is making $20k more than she did when the Judgment was entered. Consult with an...
