Questions answered by Jami K Fosgate

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My husband wants bifurcation of status. If I say yes, will it affect my settlement?

Jami's answer | Answered on December 23, 2011

You should seek assistance from the Family Law Facilitator's office at your local courthouse - they provide free help. You should also ask them for...

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Need legal assistance for this question....

Jami's answer | Answered on December 23, 2011

My colleagues have given you good advice to not drop your spouse from your health insurance. There are temporary restraining orders in place to...

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My husband i filed fl800 mutual divorce 4-5 days back , he has mistreated me he i dont have any id as he never filed ,

Jami's answer | Answered on December 23, 2011

I am sorry, but your question is not entirely clear to me. A form FL-800 is for a "summary dissolution" and one of the requirements is that both...

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I can't afford a Divorce is there anyway i can get help for filing a divorce?

Jami's answer | Answered on December 23, 2011

My colleague is correct. If you have no income, you may apply for a "fee waiver" and be excused from paying the court filing fee that is usually...

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As part of setting trial for divorce, the Judge ordered the parties to go to Mediation/ADR. The mediator sent a letter out in

Jami's answer | Answered on December 23, 2011

I serve as a pro bono mediator for Los Angeles Superior Court and it is my experience that the Judge usually sets a hearing date for the parties to...

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CAN YOU SERVE DIVORCE PAPER'S IN THE COURTHOUSE IN CALIFORNIA

Jami's answer | Answered on October 20, 2011

Yes, your spouse can be served with legal pleadings in a California Courthouse.

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What kind of spousal support shoul I expect after a 6yr. marrige.

Jami's answer | Answered on October 20, 2011

Family Code section 4320 lists the various factors that the court will consider when making an order for permanent spousal support in a divorce...

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Did I receive sufficient notice? I got served with OSC papers on September 18, 2011 and the hearing date is October 5, 2011.

Jami's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Attorney Nelson and Attorney Chen have provided you with accurate information and good advice. You may want to contact the Family Law...

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My spouse filed for divorce, i did not file a response and he will not file default, what can i do

Jami's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

In order to move your divorce case forward, you must file and serve a Response. Contact the Family Law Facilitator's office at your local...

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In CA, divorcing after 21yrs (last 6yrs separated). Husband created his company during marriage, am I entitled to 50% ownership?

Jami's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Your situation is complicated by the fact that you believe there was an oral agreement (or was it written?) between you and your husband regarding...

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My husband wants bifurcation of status. If I say yes, will it affect my settlement?

Need legal assistance for this question....

My husband i filed fl800 mutual divorce 4-5 days back , he has mistreated me he i dont have any id as he never filed ,

I can't afford a Divorce is there anyway i can get help for filing a divorce?

As part of setting trial for divorce, the Judge ordered the parties to go to Mediation/ADR. The mediator sent a letter out in

CAN YOU SERVE DIVORCE PAPER'S IN THE COURTHOUSE IN CALIFORNIA

What kind of spousal support shoul I expect after a 6yr. marrige.

Did I receive sufficient notice? I got served with OSC papers on September 18, 2011 and the hearing date is October 5, 2011.

My spouse filed for divorce, i did not file a response and he will not file default, what can i do

In CA, divorcing after 21yrs (last 6yrs separated). Husband created his company during marriage, am I entitled to 50% ownership?