How does owning property in a different country affect a Summary of Dissolution in CA?

The ownership of real property anywhere by either party disqualifies the parties from getting a Summary Dissolution. See FL-810 [Summary...

In CA, if an oral settlement is made before the court, but the written settlement is not drafted, will the case be dismissed?

Not in my opinion. I think that CRC 3.1385 was not intended for Family Law cases. It would not make sense for it to apply to Family Law cases. ...

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My daughters father and i are not married nor together. Would her having his last name complicate taxes, medical insurance?

Giving your daughter her father's last name should not complicate taxes or medical insurance. You can't file joint tax returns with the father if...

I want to do my divorce but i don't know were my husband is we been separated almost months what can i do

The best and easiest (but not the least expensive) way would be for you to retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to advise and represent you in...

Divorce...

Go to your Superior Court's Self-Help Center for assistance from a Volunteer Lawyer. Your spouse's permission is not required for you to divorce him.

What do I do with someone who owes me $67 and is abusive in being unresponsive

Sue him in Small Claims Court.

California Standard Law Restraining Orders -

It is the latter. Essentially, you can't get rid of assets in any fashion without written consent of the other party or order of the Court. You...

Court filings

The Court typically requires a personal appearance for an Ex Parte hearing, whether by a party appearing in Pro Per or by an attorney representing...

Yes, you are entitled to 50% of the community property. Your lawyer can conduct formal discovery, including Special Interrogatories, Demands to...

Can I transfer savings to my four yr old son's name in order for opportunistic husband to not get his hands on it on divorce?

If the savings were earned during the marriage, they are community property. If you have either filed or been served with divorce proceedings,...