Stipulation

If you just want a lawyer to write the stipulation and order, then you can hire the attorney for that. If you want to have the attorney file that...

Court findings

Read California Rules of Court, Rule 5.125. Preparation, service, and submission of order after hearing. This is the Rule that applies to Family...

Spousal support lowered due to EX's new income

If the amount has already been lowered, it is probably too late to now insert new language into the order. What that order should have said is that...

The judge in my family law case was the lawyer for my soon-to-be ex-husbands family and also helped my ex get into law school.

You have 10 days from the date the judge is assigned to your case and you have knowledge of his assignment to recuse him by filing a 170.6...

Mother lied in past about clearing me to speak w/therapist and I still not cleared. Should I bring up in custody trial?

Actually, it would be hearsay. Subpoena the therapist to testify that she did not give you authorization to speak to the therapist and that has...

Property

You just said it: as a cash purchase in someone else's name. Your problem in a divorce would be to prove the cash came from community sources,...

I would like to know what an Aunts Rights ( on fathers side ) would be in California. The father is hardly ever involved.

I would only add that the Aunt's two children are first cousins of your child and, while you may not want your son with the Aunt alone, is there...

Child Support

Your wife's income doesn't count in calculations for your child's support. You can use the child support calculator at...

If a Request for Orders has been filed and served on you, you must file your Responsive Declaration at least 9 court days before the hearing. Seek...

How can I divorce without paying alimony. My wife has an in home daycare witch makes good money but it's up and down at times.

If her income is from an in-home day care center, and either the house is sold or you buy her out, how will she earn a living if the house is no...