Petitioner did not show up for our court ordered mediation how do I present what I want and are the chances more in my favor now

California requires a mediation. See FC 3170: 3170. (a) If it appears on the face of a petition, application, or other pleading to obtain or...

Ex won't help sell our home

This happens often. I remember a situation where a spouse was parked in front of his house with a shot-gun preventing the realtors from accessing...

Name change in California after divorce -- what form do I use if there has been an intervening marriage?

This is a hard question because the authority under the Code is pursuant to FC 2080 and it relates to a divorcing party who wants to go back to a...

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I want to know how to get my fiancee here legally so we can get married.

I am moving this to immigration. This is not family law. Good luck. t

Do I have grounds to ask for a modification to my current custody order?

It appears that the case is in California, but that the children are now residents of Nevada. 1. FC 3042 allows a court to consider the...

Can single mother legally change newborns first name?

Under a parentage case the court applies FC 7863 which refers back to CCP 1277 and 1278. In parentage cases the consideration is the best...

I have a restraining order against him so will they let him out or keep him until his court date

He has the right to a speedy hearing in the criminal court and he could possibly post bail pending further appearances in the criminal court. The...

Hello - If I am laid off during the divorce proceedings can I ask for spousal support?

Being laid off is not the only consideration. What does the otber spouse earn? How long were you married? What is your need and what is the...

What papers do I need to file to keep the mother of my children from moving away?

I assume that because it was amicable until three months ago, neither of you ever filed a parentage case. This is what you need to do. The first...

At what point is it okay to begin filing proceedings for my spouse, we've been married for 4 months and she is an int'l student

By filing proceeds to you mean for her to obtain permanent residence. This question showed up under divorce and it does not appear that you want...