I have been married for 8 years. I now need to either file for separation or divorce. What is the most advantageous? No children

Unless you have a serious health condition that makes you uninsurable, and unless you are covered by your husband's work-related health insurance...

Alimony?

Mr. Williams correctly advised you that Family Code Section 4320 sets forth the factors upon which post-Judgment spousal support is determined. ...

Family Law - - Can witnesses be called to a hearing or only a trial? Can evidence be filed for a hearing or only a trial?

Yes, witnesses can give testimony at the RFO hearing, but you need to first file and serve a FL-321 Witness List to give the Court heads-up...

I am a divorced father with sole legal and sole physical custody of my two children (3 and 6 yo). Can I move out of California?

Accord with Mr. Williams' response. Under the circumstances, the mother shouldn't object to signing and acknowledging an authorization allowing...

Will I be forced to pay for premiums the Union billed my husband? We are going thru divorce but still married.

Mr. Williams provides you sage advice. I haven't heard of a plan that deprives the unemployed party health insurance before the marital status is...

File an RFO or Motion for the Court to determine that your ex-husband is a Vexatious Litigant. After such a ruling, he will have to jump through...

How can I change the date marital status was terminated by the court?

Whereas I agree with what my colleagues have recommended, you might be able to address the matter Ex Parte because of your wife's loss of health...

What options do I have to prevent these 2 assets from becoming community property if I were to get married and then divorced?

Not only would contributions to the mortgage paydown with income of either party during the marriage create a community interest in your home, but...

How do I get my husband to leave our home?

To get your husband to leave your home, either 1) ask him; or 2) divorce him - and at time of Judgment or Settlement, ask for an Order that he...

The child belongs to whom if divorce?

You can go to your Superior Court's Self-Help Clinic for assistance by a volunteer lawyer to prepare your divorce case and a RFO for child custody,...