My husband is asking me to waive maintenance in exchange for relief from an underwater house and credit card debt. Advisable?

What do you mean "his" son. Child not yours? If it is your son also, then you should be asking for child support. Does he have income to pay...

How much money does a Domestic Violence Restraining Order cost a lawyer too do?

The cost should be cost of filing and the cost related to how many hours your attorney took to draft, file, serve and appear on the case. And this...

Suggest you talk to your attorney on this. Follow your attorney's lead on this as in most cases, a client who wants to speak usually doesn't know...

Can I get a court order if spouse won't allow planned travel with minor children?

Suggest that you work out an agreement and have it signed by the parties and the judge on this matter. If he does not agree, then file a motion...

Trying to get estate lawyer to sumbit the release papers. I approved accounting over 1 month ago. Is this far too long to wait

Ask your attorney when a Petition for Final Order For Distribution and Accounting will be submitted to the court and when the date will be for the...

Which form to use for my house-appraisal report to be submitted by the Appraiser ?

Make the appraisal an Exhibit for trial. Subpeona the appraiser for the trial. List the appraiser on your Witness list.

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Is it possible to get immediate child custody without filing for divorce?

You can't file an ex-parte petition without an underlying case. But you could request a restraining order and request that the court make...

Do I need an real estate attorney?

No you need an Estate Planning attorney or a Probate attorney to help you and your husband make the right decisions. If, during the marriage,...

Do I request change of venue, if my daughter has resided in Solano county majority of her life?

Is your daughter the daughter of you and your ex? What you can do is dependent upon what was also stated in the judgment.

What is a fee for good lawyer?

What are the issues in this divorce. Are there spousal support, child support, custody and visitation issues? What are the property issues that...