Ex refuses to work and live off spousal/child support. Can she be ordered to get a job?

You have the right to ask the court to set support based on your former spouses ability to earn, that is called imputing income to her. To...

Divorce is looming- husband has stopped depositing his paycheck to family account. 2 children- one handicapped, can he do this?

I agree with your advise to the wife. The wife should file for a dissolution or legal separation. It may be easier for the wife to file for a...

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What divorce situation to file for, and if I should file a domestic abuse complaint?

You should immediately seek a Domestic Violence Protective Order and contact the police if there is another instance of abuse. It is not...

We have been divorced for several years but custody is a constant issue. He is refusing to pick up the kids

In many cases where the parents are able to communicate, changing the visitation schedule to accommodate the other works very well. In your case...

If the case was dismissed, it can not be revived . Either of you can file for a new restraining order in the event there is new domestic violence...

Is it legal for my ex husband and my lawyer negotiate a settlement by using me not to comply to internal affairs investigation

Your lawyer has an obligation to explain every provision in the agreement to you. No one is entitled to add anything to the agreement after you...

Can the spouse who owns the house as separate property get an order requiring non-owner spouse to move out before divorcing her?

The family law courts will not order the non owner spouse out of the house, based on the facts you presented, The legal basis for the court...

Although California law provides for 50/50 split of assets in a divorce can 1 spouse ask the other to take less?

The Family Law court will require that the community estate be divided equally. That does not mean that you would be required to buy out his...

I am getting a divorce and living in the family home. My ex is saying he's going to make me sell it.

In a dissolution, the court will order all the assets and all the debts divided equally. Each of you is entitled to receive half of the value of...

We have a house with no equity on the negative, how is that determine in a divorce? if one spouse wants to keep it?

If the house was acquired during the marriage, the house is presumed to be community property. That means the the judge in your divorce has...