I used to practice family law in San Joaquin County for a few years. Unfortunately, to my knowledge, the San Joaquin County Bar Association does...

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Will my (future) husband bring my credit rating down? Will I be held responsible for his pre-marital debt?

Any debts acquired prior to marriage are your respective separate property debts, meaning if you divorce, those debts will be awarded to the...

What Form/Forms do I need to file to terminate wage asigment done through tthe court in order for my case with DCSS

Contact DCSS and they can take over the case if he is in arrears. The DCSS attorney can take care of all the paperwork and will contact his...

My ex makes $160,000/yr not inc overtime pay which could add up to $40,000 more to his income. Who gets the atty fee award?

I suggest that you look at California Family Code Section 3121 as that section relates to attorneys fees in child custody cases. CA Family Code...

I filed a motion to obtain full physical custody of my child and have a court date set. What happens if the CP does not show?

You should be ordered to go to mediation with a family court services mediator. If she does not show up, depending on the mediator's availablity,...

What forms do I need to fill out to temporarily modify a spousal support agreement?

You can file a Stipulation and Order with the court on Pleading paper stating your agreement. You then file it with the court clerk, pay a filing...

I called and wrote my attorney to dispute fees on a recently received bill but he is ignoring me.

First, I would contact the clerk's office to see if a FOAH has been filed with the court. Due to lay offs, the courts are often delayed in...

Since you say that the case passed, I am assuming the court has taken some action. You can contact the court clerk and ask the status of the case...

For your husband to adopt your son, fill out the following forms: ADOPT-200, ADOPT-210, and ADOPT-215. (Also forms ICWA 010-A and ICWA 020 if your...