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I am getting a divorce , I live In Calif . I have been married 4 years , can I sue for alimony ? I don't have any children ?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Every court has a family law facilitator office or a self-help clinic. There are free workshops which help you complete the paperwork for a...
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When filling out an I&E, can a party list a monthly education expense, and use that same number as childcare on the last page?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Child support is based largely on the respective income of both parties as well as the amount of time each spends with the children. It's good...
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Can my husband sue me for Spousal Support? I'm head of household, he is not working, we've been married for 25 yrs, he moved out
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Yes, he can seek spousal support from you. But since he's in Tijuana, aren't the chances of him coming back to San Bernardino County slim? ...
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I am not obligated to pay child support since there is no judge saying that i have to but will there be consequences?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
In California, you are entitled to "due process of law" which means you are entitled to notice of the request for child support as well as an...
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"I JUST RECEIVED PAPERS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES WHAT SHOULD I DO?"
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Contact the staff attorney at CSSD and explain your situation. They will keep your contact information confidential. You do need to participate...
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My Request for Order was continued by the court and I need to know what I need to do to file an ex parte hearing .
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Answered on February 24, 2013
In order to file "ex parte papers" you must show that there is some emergency situation that cannot wait until the court hearing. An "emergency"...
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Can I move my daughter to another state?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Be very careful in how you proceed since, based on the facts you present, California is not yet the child's "home state."
A child's "home...
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Can I have joint custody even if child leaves in different city same State?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Ok, first things first. Let's begin with some definitions so you can explain to the judge that you there isn't any reason why mom shouldn't agree...
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A mother wants to move to NJ/NY with the child. What are the chances? How do judges decide on these cases in California?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Judges decide these types of cases very carefully. No attorney can really answer your question without knowing more of the facts. In order to...
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I received response to modification from custodial parent, can i respond.?I did add or write a declaration when i filled.
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Setting aside the felony conviction, if you have been seeing your child every weekend then it is not unreasonable to request that it be specified...