Changing hearing date

If you have served the other party, you could try to get them to agree to a continuance.

What's the difference between dowry and bar of dower?

There is no definition under CA law so I can't tell you. If this is an Islamic issue then best to ask your local Islamic cleric.

Can I file for divorce in CA if my spouse filed in AZ?

Yes you may file here in CA if you haven't been served yet. If you want the case to be heard here in CA, you will have to file and then have her...

I filed for divorce this Jan. 2014. We have a property that has equity.

You need to file a motion to request approval to sell the house, pay off the loan and then place the proceeds into a blocked account pending the...

How do I get a divorce if my husband doesn't want to

First you don't need his permission or cooperation to get a divorce nor do you need his cooperation to get spousal support. You can get a waiver...

Is there a legal way to stop my ex from using her verbal abuse and insults against my parents?

Your remedy would be to file a civil harassment protective order.

If you knew of her condition at the time of marriage and then actually went through with the marriage, I don't believe you will be able to get the...

Irrevocable Trust in California: Am I required to file any documents with the courts?

No but you must make sure all proper transfers of real and personal property affected by the trust are transferred into the trust and your attorney...

Are the laws going to change for spousal support disso master?

Dont' know if they will change but in regards to your situation, a dissomaster cannot be used to compute long term spousal support. It can only be...

Is an Agreement signed by the parties and their attorneys the same as an “affidavit”?

Were you asking the court to make a judgment nunc pro tunc? The form was the affidavit and you did sign the agreement with the acknowledgment. It...