Because this was a gift to you, technically the jewelry should be your separate property. Unfortunately, you will have to prove that your...

Custody has not been established thru court , can she keep my kids from visiting me?

If there have not been custody and visitation orders obtained in a Court of competent jurisdiction, then there are no real "ground rules" that have...

When a child for whom you pay support turns 18, does the money or garnishment automatically stop?

In California child support obligations cease when the child is 18 AND has graduated from high school. Otherwise, it's 19. When your child...

Am I required to pay 50% of ballet & flute lessons, class trips, etc?

It is very unlikely that the Court will order you to pay 50% of the children's extracurricular activities. The only way that would happen is if...

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My husband of three years and I are doing a joint trust. He currently pays alimony to his ex wife.

Spousal support, or alimony, in California is payable until the death of either party or until the remarriage of the receiving spouse, or further...

Can I seek Alimony if my husband moved to Nevada? How do I enforce it?

If a Petition for Dissolution has not yet been filed, you can file the Petition in the California Court and force him to respond in California. If...

How do I protect myself and my child when the other parent is looney and dangerous?

You should definitely consult an attorney in this situation. I have had clients in similar situations, and if the father of your child is mentally...

What can I do legally when new child support order is retro to 4/2014 but ex refuses to repay my over-payments?

When you were granted the modification retroactively the Judge should have made an order as to how you will be repaid for your overpayments. ...

Judge decision

Based on your description, it sounds like you asked the Judge for an attorney fee award from your husband, but the Judge denied your request and...

Health Insurance

If the Court orders detail that once his ex-wife is eligible for public healthcare that she is to obtain her own health insurance then there is no...