Custody and Name change, father is incarcerated

You can ask the court for full custody, via motion in your underlying custody and visitation action. As for the name change, that will depend on...

9th Circuit -- Opposing Counsel Motion to Amend Answering Brief (the same day my reply to that answering brief is due)

If the request to amend is by Motion, you oppose it by filing an Opposition to the Motion, setting forth all the good reasons you have for opposing...

Defamation is a civil matter and small claims court is a civil court. As for the damages issues, the damages can be either tangible or intangible....

When I demur to a first amended complaint. Does that second demur get a new hearing date or do I keep the original date?

The first demurrer is mooted. It is unclear why opposing counsel would shorten time to hear a mooted demurrer after a first amended complaint was...

Married 2 years. Need support from husband to survive, I have no income and have medical issues, due to a severe head injury.

It’s not clear what your question is. You filed for divorce and have asked for support. That seems like the right decision. You are not likely...

Separate property income is still income. It does factor into support calculations. It does not get divided for purposes of community property...

How long does it take in CA to get a garnishment for spousal support.

Be very careful when contemplating “stopping” support payments. Your employer cannot ignore the court order and you should not ignore the court...

Well, the simple answer is that your per diem is income and the expenses you must pay from it are expenses. If the per diem actually totals what...

You do need to see an attorney about your support issues, your community interest in his retirement, etc. You should know that low wage earning...

My divorce stated there would be an adjustment in my 900 a month alimony payments once my ex-spouse got a job. What do I file?

You file a motion for modification based on changed circumstances. This is the sort of project where an attorney can be very helpful. Best of...