Date of separation question.

Under normal circumstances, I would say that the date of separation was October of 2009. However a later date may or may not benefit you. You...

How do I find a lawyer to do a low-cost preup agreement?

I would caution you about any efforts to find an attorney to do a low-cost premarital agreement. The reason such agreements are so expensive is...

Can you change how you pay child support?

California Family Code Section 5208 (b) provides: "Commencing January 1, 2000, all earnings assignment orders for support in any action in which...

In a divorce in California, what is the likely outcome if one spouse wants to continue living in the house after the divorce?

If your wife is going to possibly buy-out your interest in the house, I would suggest that you have the house appraised by an appraiser who is a...

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What do most courts look at when modifying child support? The childs age? Other kids from parents? income? anything else?

Unless someone is considered by the Court to be a very high wage earner, the Courts are required to order what is known as "Guideline Child...

Would the judge take in consideration the life style my ex lives and is teaching my daughter. when i file for custody?

It is unclear from your question whether or not custody orders were previously made in this case (by agreement or otherwise). If so and if she is...

My daughter's father has phsical custody, and they are now living in motel. Is this justifiable cause to fight for custdy again?

Custody battles can be very costly (emotionally and financially). Furthermore, as you know, once a custody order is made, it can be revisited over...

Can he be arrested and do I need to contact the DA?

If you just file a restraining order against your son's father (and not report it to the police), you may obtain a temporary restraining order...

If I file a report with the police that my husband roughed me up, will he go to jail?

If you file a report with the Police, the matter is no longer in your control. The authorities can continue pursuing such a matter whether or not...

Does the non custodial stil have to pay child support while student is in college?

Child support lasts until the child is eighteen years old AND graduates from high school or 19 years of age, whichever first occurs. However, if...