Will claiming mortgage interest on a separate property home under Married Filing Jointly turn the home into community property?

That's an excellent question. The act alone of claiming the deduction on a joint tax return will not turn the asset into a community asset.

I've been told by you guys, if I don't like what my lawyer is or not doing then I should release them.

Whether your current attorney is doing a good job for you and is doing what he/she is supposed to be doing, cannot be answered with the information...

Am I entitled to the same spousal support as someone married over 10 "consectutive " years?

The fact that you remarried does not extend the length of your marriage for purposes of spousal support. The issue however, is not how much you...

You don't "record" prenups or post nups. If the postnuptial agreement changes assets from community to separate, to ensure compliance, you would...

How to ask the judge to correct a wage assignment order?

File an amended wage assignment order. Once signed by the judge, serve it on the corporation. Or, you can also file a motion to determine arrears...

Family Law procedures in Los Angeles for filing a Motion for Reconsideration

The FL300 is basically your notice of the motion. Yes, it is required. In addition, you can add to that your declaration, to which you will...

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I was served divorce papers for Stanley Mosk court in LA but live in northest area(Pasadena). Can I have the case moved?

Within LA County, family law litigants have the option of choosing either their closest court house that handles family law matters, or the Stanley...

Can I request a stay for this child support modification hearing pending completion of visitation/modification hearing?

You would not request a "stay". Instead, you should ask for a continuance of the support hearing so that it is heard on the same day, or on a day...

In most, but not all cases, document images are available for download for a small fee. Go to the Superior Court's web-site and type in your case...

How does my friend divorce the man who abused her daughter?

She can apply for a fee waiver which will cover filing fees and court reporter fees. There's always a way someone can represent themselves in a...