How old must a child be before the judge will listen to him?

Accord with Ms. Faulks' response. You could request that the Court appoint Minor's counsel as well, who could facilitate your son's expression of...

How much alimony am i entilted to after 2 1/2 years of marriage. He makes 80-100k (depending on overtime) and I make about 23k.

You will be entitled to spousal support for 1/2 the duration of the marriage. You should file an RFO for Spousal Support with your Petition, so...

How do i serve custody papers, to the mother whom is avoiding the law and has no valid address?

Retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to file a Paternity case on your behalf and to have your son's mother served by Publication. Do so ASAP,...

In California, can my boyfriend's ex-wife ask for spousal support if we get married?

She can ask, but she'll likely lose if she bases a RFO on your marriage and/or your income. New mate income cannot be used as a basis to seek or...

Selected as the best answer

If I have 50/50 custody and am paying child support for my two daughters, may I claim both of them on my taxes?

$200/month of child support certainly doesn't cover half of their support. The existing custody order giving each parent one exemption for one...

Find or ask your husband for all bank account records (bank statements, check registers, cancelled checks, deposited checks and deposit slips) for...

Can I get spousal support if I waived my right to it, if a verbal agreement had been broken?

Retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to file a RFO seeking an Order to set aside the Divorce Judgment or parts thereof pursuant to Family Code...

I filed for bifurcation and was granted a hearing. What can I expect at the hearing?

Make sure that you have served your Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure and that you have filed your Declaration of Service of...

What does a order mean when it says: "Any written response shall be served by Respondent/Mother's, via fascsimile, by 09/10/12?

You posted your question after the deadline, 9/10/12. Your wife's Response to the RFO was due by FAX to be sent to the moving attorney or party...

Do I have a stake in a house, that's in my wife's name, that we both bought and paid for during our 12 year marriage in Calif.?

Accord with Ms. Jasinski's response. To seek your down payment back, and to claim equal ownership, you may need to file a "Marvin" action seeking,...