Can the respondent hand the petitioner a copy o their response to dissolution of marriage or does it have to be a third party?

That is not proper service. Service cannot be made by a party to a case; the server should be a non-party over the age of 18 years. If the server...

How much time before a custody hearing can either party submit " character letter/ discipline reports" declarations???

Under CCP Section 1005(b), the father's RFO should have been served (and filed) no less than 16 COURT days prior to the hearing, adding 5 days if...

Can I obtain legal guardianship or adopt my step son?

Accord with the prior two responses. Since your husband was deported, it may be difficult or impossible for you to adopt the boy - but you can...

In a divorce, Should my husband's lawyer divide 50/50 the debt of my credit card which I acquired it during the marriage?

Accord with both excellent prior responses. Retain your own experienced Family Law Attorney to advise and represent you in the divorce - don't...

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I went to court ordered mediation, ex said would not go, and never showed then showed up for 2 days of court on exs petition for

Accord with the prior two responses. If there are no custody orders in the case, and you are dissatisfied with the current custody/visitation...

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What county do I file for divorce in?

You have satisfied the residency requirement for you to file your divorce in L.A. County, so do so. If you need free assistance, visit your...

Does a request for order form need too be filed concurrently with a response to dissolution of marriage?

Accord with Mr. Schwerin's response. Since you evidently intend to seek relief with your RFO (i.e., custody, support, fees, etc.), you are advised...

Use form SUBP 001 to subpoena personal attendance at the hearing, or SUBP.002 for both personal appearance and production of documents at the...

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I want to file for divorce. I owned my home before I met my husband. My husband is a alcohoic and I can not live with him.

Accord with Ms. Raddatz's response. Unless your husband threatens or commits domestic violence against you (and you receive Domestic Violence...

My wife and i got married on Aug 27th 2010, I bought a home Feb 2011 can she take the home from me in our divorce.

It is unlikely that your wife can take the home from you in a divorce, but she may be entitled to some reimbursement. Property purchased during...