Can I reopen my prior divorce decree and have it changed? If so where do I have to do it?
Property provisions (like the pension) can only be changed by agreement of both parties. If she doesn't agree, you're stuck with the deal. Same...
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Property provisions (like the pension) can only be changed by agreement of both parties. If she doesn't agree, you're stuck with the deal. Same...
Yes, if the divorce court is here and the court has appropriate jurisdiction over both parties.
Was there a court order for child support? If so, and it wasn't paid, the parent to whom it was owed can still try to collect it. If there was...
Whatever payments were ordered but not paid you still owe. You might have a defense to the interest, and should consult experienced family law...
Your son probably qualifies as a "presumed parent" under our law, which would give him both parental rights and responsibilities (ie: child...
The "legal" answer is "Yes", but a more practical and child centered answer is "How will the child handle this, and what is the best way for her to...
I wish it was a simple as "Have your husband adopt them". There can be no adoption without (1) birth father's consent, or (2) his death, or (3) a...
A "private agreement without a court order" means "Watch Out - I'm about to be ripped off!" Without a court case there is no subpoenae power,...
An parent in California can file a custody action without filing a divorce case, although it is rare. Why not file both at the same time?
A properly prepared postnuptial agreement can handle this issue. Consult with experienced family law counsel before doing anything else.