Unable to pay equalization payments of 40K? Wife filed for Contempt and claims husband is willful and has the ability to pay.

There are other remedies available to wife that are more effective. I wouldn't be packing my toothbrush.

My daughter lost custody of her boys in a divorce over 8 years ago. Now her EX has packed up all the 17 year olds belongings

Draft a Stipulation & Order stating that mom will have sole physical custody.

What do I need to do if I want my sister or mother to get custody of my kids if anything happens to me

I concur. Seek an Estate Planning Attorney.

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When does modified Custody Order become effective? Does it need to be filed with the court first in order to be in effect?

Normally orders are effective forthwith. You do not need an Order After Hearing to make the order effective.

Mother divorced my dad in 1980 after 25 years of marriage how do we get her rightful pension from his southern pacific railroad

Was the pension joined and divided in the dissolution judgment? If so, a QDRO needs to be done.

Can I request/file an emergency visitation order concerning a pick up time for my children?

Although not technically an emergency, you can also request an Order Shortening Time.

Is it legal to have former spouse surveillance, before custody hearing, to prove child's whereabouts?

Absolutely. Especially if you suspect she is acting in a way contrary to the child's best interest.

How do I change an existing custody order?

Why would you want to do that? If he wants a detailed schedule, write up and submit an agreement.

Does the clause in 'Details' state that the 2 children are the sole beneficiaries? The claimant has a new wife and son.

This is an Estate Planning question.

I have got married in 1993 in Los Angelis, CA. Now decided to divorce And have following questions:

You can file for divorce in Ca based on your husband living here. In general terms, all assets, including bank accounts, acquired during the...