How to split the 401k in divorce?

In order to have the 401K and IRA plans calculated and divided we use Qualified Domestic Retirement Orders (“QDROs”). The attorneys who draft those...

If you get a new credit card during divorce in California, do you have to file a new fl-160?

It depends. If you have a hearing date coming up, your Income and Expense Declaration and Property declarations must not be older than 3 months...

Judge put this, whats it mean?

Obtain a copy of your court file so you can take all of the documents and minute orders to an attorney for review. You can ask for a paid...

If the lawyer represents him, then the lawyer is not a neutral mediator and you need to have either a limited scope consulting lawyer or retain an...

How do I get the language changed in my divorce paperwork, can I even get it changed?

We’ve done post-judgment orders clarifying language but those were mutually agreed upon. I’ve seen other orders made by the judge clarifying...

Do I have to report my new income if I'm receiving alimony?

Does your judgment require you to notify each other of a change in income or exchange tax returns? If it does, you’re both required to comply with...

Do I have to let my son go on holidays that I agreed to in mediation if we are still going to court?

It depends if your mediator drafted an agreement for you both to sign on the issue of holiday visitation and you both signed. In LA County, you...

How can I find out if I am legally married before I file for a divorce?

You have a difficult question. Are you saying you think your ex was still married when the two of you got married? If so, you may be able to hire a...

How can I get a divorce if I can't afford one and I have no idea where my husband is?

You can call a pro bono firm like Levitt & Quinn and also Harriet Baha’i and see if they can help you. Serving a divorce petition by publication is...

Limited scope representation or unbundled services sounds like a good fit for what you’re asking about. Limited scope representation can include...