Child support is calculated using a complicated formula which is designed to equitably consider respective incomes and needs of the parties. In...

Am I entitled to equity puts towards a house even if the property was acquired by my spouse pre-marriage?

When community property funds are used for mortgage payments on property purchased by one party before marriage, the community acquires a pro tanto...

What form should I use for subpoena the bank account statements ?

To request the records, you need to serve the bank with a Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records. ...

Is a written agreement between 2 people considered a contract?

Parties to lawsuits can agree in writing to settle all or part of the case. This type of agreement is enforceable by the court. See, Code of...

Will I have to pay my daughters father child support?

Child support is calculated using a complicated formula which is designed to equitably consider respective incomes and needs of the parties. In...

Do grandparents have rights to grandchildren even if one spouse doesn't agree?

The answer to your question is yes: in a court proceeding for child custody, the court may grant reasonable visitation with a grandparent if the...

Moving child custody.

If a lawyer promises you that something will or will not happen in this situation, do not be fooled: in child custody cases, especially move away...

The law provides that "Except on written agreement of the parties to the contrary or a court order terminating spousal support, the court retains...

If husband commingled funds during marriage how does this affect support orders?

Yes - for the purpose of calculating spousal and child support, all income from all sources is considered. See, Fam. Code § 4320, subd. (e); In re...

Real state appraisal in a divorse

Courts typically divide community property according to the asset's valuation "as near as practicable" to the time of trial. Fam. Code § 2552,...