Can I reduce my arrears in California? The money is owed to Santa Clara County.

I think you're on the right track as far as wanting to hire an attorney to help you. Regarding choice of attorney, that obviously is a personal...

Taking kids out of school early

Make sure you are not in violation of any state or local school board regulations regarding taking him out of school every Friday at 2:00 instead...

Can I move out to another country where I am from with our kids?

These are complicated issues needing careful analysis and a face to face meeting with an experienced attorney from your local area. There are so...

The mother of my kids (we are not divorced yet) refuses to have a 50/50 co parenting plan, what can I do?

I am sorry to hear of your heartache regarding your children. I think the first thing you need to do is to see a local family law attorney to sit...

You need to hire a professional process server to help you out. There's no legal requirement that you hire a professional process service company,...

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Joint legal

Joint legal connotes that both of you have decision-making rights in important matters such as medical, schooling, etc. I would just speak to him...

What's not clear here is whether the order restrains you or your ex spouse or father of the children. If the restraining order was against your ex...

I am currently unemployed, does my husband have to assist me financially to file for divorce?

You can file a petition for dissolution of marriage (aka divorce) at any time you choose. You don't have to rely on him to do so and he does not...

I want a divorce. I have no money haven't worked in years. Been married going on 13 years. Have 12 year old daughter. Options?

There are options of course. You can seek help at a local Legal Aid society and see if they can provide pro bono (aka free) services. There is no...

My ex has lied to the courts and now filed a restraining order. He has text me , called me , demanding my new address.

Generally speaking, an attorney is allowed to help you on a limited scope basis, but since you are talking about a trial it may be more than for a...