In a short marriage, can spousal support b reinstated after both parties become self-supporting but lose job after a few months?

A court has discretion under Family Code Section 4320 to consider any alternative it wants to meet the ends of justice and to make a decision that...

Divorce - division of assets. In case of checking and saving bank amounts, credit card amounts, balance on what day is shown?

Usually the date of separation is the determing date but the problem would be as to what was the actual balance the date the order is given.

Am I able to contest this trust/will that my cousin left in 2007 making her friend the executor?

Contests are very difficult. While you might have a personal knowledge, there is a document that actually does express her intent. Talk to the...

Do we need to get MSA notarized again after Notary paper lost?

If you do not have the notaries attachement/acknowledgment, then you need to get it notarized again.

Are the Legal Separation papers signed by my wife and I legal. Signed 18 yrs. ago, but no judge signed.

Why wasn't it submitted to the court for signature? It could be a valid document as it would show intent of the parties and you commitment to an...

I am having to take out money from IRA funds to pay attorney fees for divorce, custody. This is very troubling.

Talk to your attorney about this as there are options available to you including having your ex pay for your attorney fees.

Can I prohibit my soon-to-be ex wife from taking our 9-month-old out of the country?

Without any orders in place it is very difficult. But you need to see someone on this immediately to file a motion and/or petition with the court...

Your witness lists and exhibits list are usually controlled by local rules and the general rules of court. Your judge should have issued these...

In a divorce trial, how are text messages supposed to be submitted into evidence? In what form will the judge accept them?

The problem with text messages is authentication. The court can accept the message on the phones but the person who wants it to be introduced must...

If I marry someone who owes back child support and is currently incarcerated, would this debt become my debt as well?

It is his debt. As far as the future divorce, he would only have a claim to anthing that is community property acquired during the marriage. ...