Annulment

I agree with Ms. Straus. Most likely not. However, there are exceptions in California. If the marriage was based on fraud, if your spouse was...

Can I amend my petition again back to a divorce once I asked for a judgment?

I agree that you need to call the clerk immediately to see if the judgment packet can be withdrawn. However, usually when you "amend" a...

Should we wait to file for divorce or should i proceed before things escalate ?

Whether or not to file a divorce is a personal question, and you should seek the assistance of a good therapist first for yourself and then if your...

I agree with the other contributors. Also, be advised that post-judgment modifications to support are always somewhat "risky." Your support...

My spouse & I are using a mediator for a Calif divorce. We've agreed on custody & assets. How long will it take to be final?

I agree with the other contributors. The process depends on the clerk in your county and you should ask the mediator. For example in Downtown LA...

Divorce after a very long term marriage. He was the wage earner, I've stayed home. He lost his job, how do i request alimony?

Ask for spousal support in the petition, regardless of the current facts. It depends what happened to cause him lose his job. For example, if...

Selected as the best answer

My husband said that he filed a motion with the court to contest our divorce. I haven't received anything from him or from the

He is bluffing or he doesn't know what he's talking about. He cannot "contest divorce"- a party can obtain a divorce unilaterally. You need...

I would like to divorce my wife what if she doesn't agree , is there a chance that my petition would be denied?

As stated, your wife does not need to agree with the divorce. (She does however, need to agree if you both want a judgment of legal separation). ...

It helps to have the legal description of the property in the judgment. Also, there should be wording in the judgment that states that in the...

I'm living in California, Planning on getting married, Would my new wife have any right to my monies and assets that i have now

I agree with the other answers. The initial starting point of the analysis is that if you owned it before the marriage, it is presumed your...