How do I gain custody against an emotional and mentally abusive ex

You can file a request for an Order to Show Cause to modify custody and visitation. Please file a declaration with your completed FL-150. You can...

How to become a resident of California to file a Divorce in California (I am a F1 student and H1B is selected) ?

California requires you to stay in the State for 6 months and in the county for 3 months before you can file for the divorce. California is a...

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Requirements to get a no contact order?

You can file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against the father and a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against his girlfriend. You need to...

What needs to happen to have child support adjusted?

Sometimes, the court back dates support orders from the date, the Order to Show Cause was filed in court. This is due to the waiting time between...

Been married to my husband for 15 yrs. I did not sign the prenup. Will I recieve any money If we get a divorce? shane

California is a community property state, so you are entitled to 50% of the community property that was accumulated during marriage. It all depends...

How to prepare for a Child Support Modification hearing?

Firstly, file and serve your response with a declaration as to why child support should not be lowered. Also file your FL-150. Remind your ex in...

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When your wife says you will make decisions jointly, it means that you both have joint legal custody. What she is now referring to is primary...

How to Respond to Deposition Document Requests

You should consult a family law attorney who will review the request for production, meet and confer letter and advise you on how to proceed...

Yes it is valid and binding. Typically, alarm companies have 3 year contracts. You can discuss your concerns with the alarm company and see what...

Buy out settlement from alimony. How much money can he pay me before I have to pay taxes on it?

A good family law attorney will advise you about how this buy out should be structured to avoid taxes. Good luck.