Questions answered by Abraham Chaparian

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What document do we need to sign that says we both give up spousal support?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

You can come to a Stipulated Agreement and have that included in your Final Judgment. You can seek help form the Family Law Facilitator. See:...

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Do I have a chance at custody of the dog?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

I must start out by saying that this is a new area of the law for me - meaning, "custody" of a pet. As far as I can guess (and that's all it is at...

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I've been informed if you hire a Family law Atty outside of the county your case is filed, your chances of loosing increase?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

I do not believe that the Court's play favoritism with attorneys. Judge's are trained to be neutral arbiters of justice. The only thing I can think...

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A family member is representing other side. I feel the tactics of opposing counsel are unduly aggressive.

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Is there something illegal or unethical going on? Some lawyers are assertive and others may push the boundaries of aggressiveness, but unless...

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Can I call my ex's previous family law attorneys?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

The Attorney-Client privilege exists even though they no longer represent him. Their speaking to you about anything regarding their representation...

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I need to file a divorce? I live in Los Angeles but I was married in Texas. How should I go about it?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

You are fine to file your petition for dissolution (divorce) here in California as long as you meet the residency requirements as previously...

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My ex wife oldest son has an arrest warrant. Can I ask the court for temp custody while he lives there?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

You can certainly try to request a modification of the existing custody orders based on a significant change of circumstance. Is there an existing...

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Child Support question.

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Your question lacks lots of pertinent information in order to elicit a thorough response. In any case, in order to receive child support, you need...

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I need a family law attorney, I have a hearing coming up march 11 and need proposed child support amount reduced.

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

There are legal aid societies in many counties that will help low-income and indigent people for either a reduced sliding scale fee or for free....

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How do I go about getting a subpoena for records in a family law matter, without a lawyer?

Abraham's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

I believe you have to hire an attorney for this purpose. You can hire a lawyer on a limited scope basis ("unbundled services") for a more...

Abraham Chaparian's Answers (233)

What document do we need to sign that says we both give up spousal support?

Do I have a chance at custody of the dog?

I've been informed if you hire a Family law Atty outside of the county your case is filed, your chances of loosing increase?

A family member is representing other side. I feel the tactics of opposing counsel are unduly aggressive.

Can I call my ex's previous family law attorneys?

I need to file a divorce? I live in Los Angeles but I was married in Texas. How should I go about it?

My ex wife oldest son has an arrest warrant. Can I ask the court for temp custody while he lives there?

Child Support question.

I need a family law attorney, I have a hearing coming up march 11 and need proposed child support amount reduced.

How do I go about getting a subpoena for records in a family law matter, without a lawyer?