Should I include property outside the U.S. on divorce papers?

The property declaration requires you to make a list of all property wheresoever situated. Property outside the state of California is coming...

How can i inform the mediator regarding text messages between me and the other parent that show his priorities are not the child

It is difficult to imagine a court taking evidence by looking at a cell phone. (Though occasionally I have seen it done). How would the court of...

Who has legal rights to my son and would he be able to get joint custody ? Would i have to get his last name changed ?

This sounds like an appropriate time to file a request for order. You may ask the court to make custody and visitation orders. Hesitating to act...

How often does the court grant 50/50 custody to a parent of a 16 month old child that lives 7-8 hrs away?what are the odds?

It doesn't. Babies aren't up to regular trips of 7-8 hours duration. Maybe once, maybe twice, or even once in a while. but certainly not on a...

Would an email from my ex-wife releasing me from any further child support payments be considered proof she ended the case?

Well, there are at least 2 or maybe 3 bodies of law applicable. The first two, which come out against you are the rules of waiver and estoppel. ...

Divorce on a 4yr marriage. She now asking for spousal support

Get to trial quickly. Your greatest risk is temporary spousal support, not spousal support at time of trial.

Restraining order on ex husband with previous aggressive history

You may file either in the County where he engaged in domestic violence, or the County of his residence.

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What do I do when Appellate Court uses wrong standard of review?

Well, the reason we have a Supreme Court is to resolve legal matters that the court of appeal does not adequately resolve. To request a different...

Mid divorce,cant agree on terms about spousal support.he files BK. Will that get him out of spousal support?

No, a bankruptcy should not have any real effect on spousal support litigation. If anything, a bankruptcy of the spousal support payor should...

What form number do I need to file an Appeal to the hearing that ordered a ne year TRO against me? I

You have a practicality issue. Unless you have grounds for an expedited appeal (e.g. If child custody is at issue) then your appeal will probably...