I have a question pertaining to the Judgement Of Dissolution or Legal Seperation packet

It does not sound like you need to fill out all the papers in teh Judgment packet. Take the first two pages of the Judgment, form FL-180 and...

I left without anything except a few clothes, because of an abusive husband. He has everything we bought for the last 20 years.

Once your husband is served with Divorce papers, he is legally restrained from hiding or getting rid of community property. Although it can still...

Can I get granted for my child's last name to legally be changed?

To change a child's last name, you will need to do so by way of a Court order through your divorce case. A court order is not necessary to...

Is it true parents can go around court ordered custody schedule if mutually agreed? Particularly after a 730 evaluation?

I agree with Attorney Shen. A Judge's order is a last resort. The Court encourages parents to reach their own agreements when possible. ...

It sounds like your son's girlfriend has a restraining order against him, but you do not have one against her. Based upon your description, that...

What does it mean when a judge ask for a letter of disposition in a divorce case when 1 person wants the div but the other dont?

I appear in Torrance Court frequently. I have never heard the judge ask for this. However, if you could elaborate on exactly what the Judge told...

What do we do when we receive a child support order modification "order after hearing" and were not served?

You can file a Motion to Set Aside the order because you were not served, in case that Motion fails, also check the box to modify support, so no...

I petitioned the court in 96 for a legal seperation. He was served did not respond

From your description, it sounds as though you filed for divorce, served him, he did not respond, then you defaulted him. However, all this was...

Appeal a restaining order

It does not sound like you want to "appeal." It sounds like you need to file a "response." You should have been served with a blank response...

Going to file osc to modify custody due to change in circumstances. Which is best way to document incidents that happen?

I agree with Attorney Koslyn, that your daughter's remarks, and the pregnant girlfriends response do not rise to the level of a change of...