Changing lawyers is not a guarantee of an automatic continuance. Otherwise, parties could change attorneys several times during a case just to...

When hearing is set up by the judge, does the opposing side still need to serve papers to me?

Get a copy of the court's Minute Order from the last hearing to see exactly what was ordered. That will help you know where you are in the...

Can I get emancipated if?

The age of majority is 18 in California. As you are now 19, you are already an adult. Talk to your school's financial aid office regarding your...

The law requires that you participate in mediation before your case is heard. The court will, therefore, continue your hearing to allow you to go...

The best option for you to consult an experienced family law attorney to help you work through this. If you can't afford an attorney, then one...

Am I required to accommodate the request for a continuance?

It depends on the court whether the continuance would be granted and the reason for the continuance. For instance, if the attorney has another...

Based on my circumstances, will I most likely have to pay alimony? Will the judge consider the GI Bill I gave transferred to her

If she used that money to go to school, then she is educated or trained in something. She could receive some support for up to half the length of...

If my daughter has an accident while she is with her father and step mother are they legally financially responsible for bills?

Check your orders. Normally they say that each parent is responsible for 50% of the child's medical expenses. Now, if the accident was the...

What happens to items in previous orders when a new order is made?

When new order on the same issues says that all prior orders remain in effect except as modified by the current order, then the new orders are just...

How do i go about them having all the parental rights, if i want to give mine up?

After this baby is born, you may feel differently. In that case, your two options would be to share custody/visitation with the father, or to...