Emergency custody

If he is having suicidal thoughts, then the first thing to do is to address that with proper professional help. From a legal perspective,...

My girlfriend was charged with battery and has court a week from now, we're both clueless on how to approach this any advise?

You should modify your practice area to Criminal Defense. Meanwhile, your girlfriend should get a lawyer as soon as possible. At the very least...

The mother of my 5 year old son wants to move to the East Coat for 6 months with my son. What are my rights

One more thing to consider. If the child resides for 6 months in another state, then that state court would acquire jurisdiction meaning that the...

Question about asset division

Any asset acquired before marriage or received as a gift or by inheritance would be your separate property. Of course there are exceptions that...

Different Names for a Divorce

Marriage certificate. You can also list AKA and then the other spelling.

My step-daughter's mom was arrested and she has come to stay with her father and me. We tried to get her things from her home.

This should be reclassified as landlord/tenant. If the lease is still in place and there has been no violation of the lease's terms, then the...

Is the FL-170 supposed to be served on the other spouse?

Typically only one party files the 170; usually the petitioner but it can be the respondent. A courtesy copy should be served on the opposing...

Yes, you can put the date of the response for jurisdiction. For the 180 4(a)(1) date of termination, typically that is left blank and filled in...

Not sure of the facts here. It sounds like the husband has been served with the DV petition and a hearing date is scheduled. If that's the case,...

Does it matter which spouse's information (we're both in pro per) is entered into the box?

Either party can complete the 180/190. The respondent is the one that completes the 130.