In an Abstract of Judgment for LA what term is used when amount owed is not only fixed but also 1/2 of future film residuals?

In cases where I have dealt with residuals, I always ensure the Judgment provides a method for the determination of the residuals. For example, if...

How do California intestate law work?

This is not a family law question and am re-categorizing it as a probate matter. Your son is entitled to a portion of his estate based upon the...

Okay to use a divorce attorney outside the county of divorce filing?

If court appearances are not required, then it probably will not matter where the attorney is as long as he is licensed to practice in California....

How should I best make my points on an RFO filing?

Make your points in bold capital letters. For example, "EX REFUSES TO HAVE QDRO PREPARED." Paraphrase your communications and attach the emails or...

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Is it better to be a widow or divorced woman?

There are two ways to dissolve a marriage; dissolution and death. When a party dies while an action for dissolution of marriage is pending and...

What could I do if my kids some back with bruises not once but twice? What if he didn't give the child her medication?

Kids getting bruised is very common. They are kids. Unless the bruising is somewhere unusual. If the order for drugs is specific and if the other...

The division of the community interest in RSUs and stock options are very complex. I suggest you consult with a good Family Law attorney to go over...

How can I start my husbands citizenship

Since this is actually an immigration question, I have recategorized it so an immigration attorney may respond.

Is it possible to file for divorce in California while living under the same roof, living in separate parts of the house

While I agree that the Davis case was not a well reasoned decision, it remains the law with regard to determining a date of separation where...

Why would the opposing party's divorce lawyer send me their MSC brief without ever having filed it with the court?

Unless a document needs to be filed in order to obtain a hearing date, usually it is "filed and served" simultaneously (i.e., a copy is served and...