On what grounds would a spouse be granted alimony??

The factors that go into a decision whether to award spousal support and how much are set by statute - Family Code §4320. You may have to pay...

What are the negatives if an unmarried couple of 10 years with 2 kids file for custody and support with the court before hiring

The disadvantage of you filing the documents before hiring an attorney is that you run the risk that you do not prepare your documents properly and...

I am engaged and purchased a home before I met my fiancé . Will a living trust be sufficient to protect my home in a divorce ?

You need a prenuptial agreement. A living trust will not bar application of community property laws. A prenup gives you the ability to opt out of...

As another year has past, my experience family law attorney sits me down to tell me he has never dealt with a difficult case as

You haven't really asked a question here, or am I missing something? Are you being asked to pay a new retainer or to replenish the one you paid...

Can you change a temporary 50/50 court order if one parent is not following the schedule or the orders in regards to support?

A person's financial situation, including failure to pay court-ordered support is usually not factored into custody decisions. Failure to comply...

If driver license show married name...but state dosent have a copy...so am I truly married? ??? Confused

Why? What is it that you are trying to accomplish that requires proof that you are married? Was there a wedding? Did you sign a marriage...

Rights to vaccinate

You file a motion (Request for Order) to have your legal custody order modified so that specific to the decision regarding immunizations, only one...

Divorce alimony: I have medical issues and need to get spousal support with no termination and my trial is coming up

If the vocational examiner testifies you can question her regarding the doctors' reports that were given to her. You can ask her if she read them,...

If you are proceeding by way of default, the respondent does not need to file his declaration re service of declaration of disclosure. It's...

My exhusband and I have join custody.. Who have the right to claim our daughter on the taxes him or me?

Per IRS Code §1 52(e), the parent with more than 50% custodial time with the children claims the exemption (or deduction). The parents can come to...