If i do not have any custodial rights to my children and am part of a difficult divorce can i legally buy my teenage son a car??

You are absolutely correct - Your kids do deserve better. Short answer: You can buy a car for anyone you want, absent a restraining order. You...

How can i go about filing for a judgement on my divorce? we went to court in 2008 and agreed upon everything including visitatio

My colleagues are correct. There is another alternative. You could request mediation through the court. Mediations are held the 1st and 3rd...

How do I value a transmuted community property in divorce settlement?

Your question has generated several very good responses from some highly regarded professionals. I wanted to add a couple of comments. Your...

In a divorce, is the property assessed in present time or at the time of purchase. My husband wants me to pay him the differenc

It sounds like your spouse has many unrealistic expectations. He may be hearing incorrect advice from family/friends, or media, perhaps. He may...

Filed for divorce over a year ago, no divorce decree yet, ex trying to take daughter away when i dont do what she wants.

Have you considered working with a child specialist and/or divorce coach? While it takes two to tango, it's hard to fight by yourself. I've had a...

If a response has been filed, you cannot request a default. Your best option would be to prepare a written agreement in the form of a stipulated...

I was just sreved divorce papers we are not fighting over anything so do i need to respond to them ??

You have 30 days from proper service (in person by someone other than your spouse or by mail if you signed an acknowledgement of receipt - add 5...

Unless you know California Family Law and the California Evidence Code, I suggest you retain an attorney for your hearing. This is a technical...

Unfortunately, you are already experiencing the consequences of not have an attorney. And, now, you are continuing that same path, expecting a...

I may be getting divorced and want to protect the money I put away for my kids

It sounds like you have some serious financial concerns in terms of the children's college savings and your husband's employment impacting your...