Annulment is an extraordinary legal remedy. Unlike a divorce, which terminates a marital relationship as of the date of entry of judgment, an...

Bringing my 9 year old to testify.

I'm not sure that a civil harassment restraining order (which sounds like the type of order you are seeking) would lie from the facts you're...

Under California law, the answer is probably "no." Typically, the maximum retroactivity for a request for pendente lite spousal support is the date...

If I agree to a stipulation for child support, will it be difficult to file through the court later?

Cool! Taking a child-centered approach to the divorce or separation process should have long-term benefits for your child. If you agree to a...

In a separation between an unmarried couple, are items acquired to be split a certain way or is it between the couple?

The property issue itself is discussed at some length in an earlier post. The fact that the two of you share a child is not a legal factor that...

In every California family law case in which custody is at issue, the parties are required to attend child custody mediation, to see what they can...

How to I make an "appearance" after a default Judgment has been entered? I am the Respondent and would like to modify spousal.

See the other answers re payment of fees, etc. If you paid a first appearance fee of $435, then you should not have to do so again for a...

Good question. Here is the law re temporary spousal support: the legal standard is "need and ability to pay." Your needs and your husband's...

Selected as the best answer

After I am divorced and my spouse is no longer on my employer health insurance will I have to pay more in spousal support

Let’s back up for a second. If you pay child support, the amount each parent pays for medical insurance is usually entered on the Dissomaster (or...

What is reasonable time for response and enforcement on a Subpeona to Employer for payroll records in child support/visitation?

Subpoena practice is a fairly technical area of the law. It sounds as though you have an attorney representing you already, so you should talk to...