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Married 8 years no kids he has mentally physically emotionally abused me simple divorce I am NOT working we have 1800 bills

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

The cost of a divorce depends upon the decisions to be made and the effort required to produce a presentation of the evidence. You've just not...

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What do I do from here?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Basically it's not okay to engage in Domestic Violence. You will need a lawyer and one will be appointed for you if you cannot afford to pay for...

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In a temporary domestic violence order can the parent still see the children?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

it's hard to say. Maybe you should bring your papers to lawyer and then ask questions.

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If your spouse does not have correct legal documentation of citizenship does that mean that the court will rule in my favor?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Immigration status is not relevant in Family court. But the threat of snitching might be relevant when evaluating a child's best interest.

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How to stop my neighbor from harassing my family and I believe they sell drugs? I get no help from the police, please help!

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Sounds like grounds to file a petition for civil harassment restraining order. You'll want to talk with a lawyer about the details.

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What rights do I have with sole legal and sole physical custody already awarded to me? Can father take custody from me?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

Crazy... The best way to respond to lies, is to state what actually occurred. Gather a bit of evidence to prove your point. A family law attorney...

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Is there a time limit in going back to court with separate lawyers instead of mediating a divorce?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

You have not stated any clear grounds for returning to court. Nor have you ruled them out. That should not dissuade you from consulting with a...

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I have found out that my wife is having an affair and would like to file for divorce. What would I be entitled to?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

It's hard to say. You're probably entitled to half the marital property. California is a no-fault divorce state. See a lawyer to figure out if...

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What kind of lawyer do I need?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

On one hand my colleagues are correct that the second marriage is void. California does not recognize bigamous marriages. On the other hand if...

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Civil and criminal restraining orders and 4+ years of not using the supervised visitation granted, now wants joint custody.

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

There is a presumption that a person who has committed domestic violence within the past five years should not get any legal or physical custody. ...

Stephen Isaac Gassner's Answers (1153)

Married 8 years no kids he has mentally physically emotionally abused me simple divorce I am NOT working we have 1800 bills

What do I do from here?

In a temporary domestic violence order can the parent still see the children?

If your spouse does not have correct legal documentation of citizenship does that mean that the court will rule in my favor?

How to stop my neighbor from harassing my family and I believe they sell drugs? I get no help from the police, please help!

What rights do I have with sole legal and sole physical custody already awarded to me? Can father take custody from me?

Is there a time limit in going back to court with separate lawyers instead of mediating a divorce?

I have found out that my wife is having an affair and would like to file for divorce. What would I be entitled to?

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Civil and criminal restraining orders and 4+ years of not using the supervised visitation granted, now wants joint custody.