You should go to the family law self-help desk at the courthouse. If I told people how to do what I do, I would be out of business.

My husband lives in New York and I live here in California can I file for divorce in California?

Yes you can. Even if you have not lived here for 6 months, you can file for Legal Separation and then amend the Petition to request Dissolution of...

What is the best way to handle my family attorney's motion to withdraw from the case?

I recommend that you sign the substitution of attorney form and hire a new attorney. No court will compel the attorney to continue representation.

Does my soon to be be ex husband really need to know who I live with?

If you were to fill out the form honestly, then the answer is yes, you must disclose the information and no, you cannot avoid it.

Is this enough to request an ex parte?

You might have grounds for an ex parte for an order shortening time. It's not an emergency but his conduct needs to be addressed sooner than later.

Does infinity have any effect on data of separation?

Yes. You can claim that date. If she does not contest it , then that would be the date. If not, then you would have a bifurcated trial on the...

In a custody case, never married, do I need to declare a recent cash inheritance that's about 1/3 of my annual salary on my I&E?

Yes. You need to declare it and explain it.

Do I have to keep spouse on health insurance during a divorce?

As part of a support order you may be required to cover your spouse but you have no affirmative obligation to add her absent a court order.

You can make the transaction but you should have a stipulation and order in place which should be drafted by a competent family law attorney. This...

Do I still need to go to Court on the 11/24/14 since the POS was filed on 10/29/14? is that what the 11/06/14 is about?

Just submit your Judgment package. The status conference re: proof of service will go off calendar because the POS was filed. Divorce is only...