I have been separated for about 4 years and know I want a divorce and child custody what do I do??

You file a petition for dissolution and at the same time file what is called a Request For Orders on the issue of child custody, visitation and...

Who will take this case

Your 4 y ears worth of work were voluntary if you actually didn't have an agreement to work for fees before you engage in what you did. Are you an...

Is this house separate property if my parents get it before my marriage paying down payment and I inherit it after marriage?

Here's your problem. The facts you state then don't give either you or your spouse any CP value in the house. Since the parents make the down...

How long worst case it takes to get a divorce in California if parties are uncooperative?

I don't know. I've seen divorce cases linger on for 5 years because the parties had enough resources to fight and that is what they wanted to do...

What day should I use for separation date on divorce?

The date of separation is the date that at least one party communicates via words and/or actions that they no longer want to be married. It is a...

Can she do this

Confused. How can you say you own a percentage share of your mom's home when none of the listed owners are your mother? How did you acquire this...

So if there is no need to advise you to hire an attorney then I guess that you understand on what needs to be done to file a motion to quash?

I am a retired Canadian female living part time in California. Can I get a divorce here if I was married in Canada

Under US law, states have the judicial authority over divorces. And in California, it matters now where you gat married but where you have resided...

A judge and commissioner both old the same powers as judicial officers. if a case is assigned to a commissioner, then before the first appearance,...

Selling the Family home in a divorce

Usually the court will give each spouse a chance to buy the other's CP value in the house or exchange value for other assets. If that can't be...