The whole idea behind spousal and child support is to level the playing field in a divorce action. The court should not look at income, but...

If I filed myself for divorce and didn't use an attorney and then he get one, do I have to?

It's always a good idea to at least consult with an attorney. Here in San Diego, many clients come to me after having initially represented...

What are the circumstances where one is not entitled to information via discovery in divorce process?

I'd definitely suggest meeting with your attorney to make sure there isn't any type of miscommunication. Generally speaking, it's critical for...

Can one try to get divorced settlement changed after divorce is final in California?

A divorce settlement can sometimes be overturned- it depends on whether or not there was full disclosure prior to the agreement, on the wording of...

On a uncontested divorce. What does the respondent need to do once served with divorce papers?

Assuming you were served with a petition for dissolution, you are required to file a Response within 30 days after service. Each side then serves...

My aunt was arrested for marijuana possession trying to cross into the states from mexico. will she have to serve more jail?

Normally, someone who is sentenced to jail here in California, who is not a citizen or a permanent resident, is released to immigration to evaluate...

My brother's 485 and i130 was denied

Everything depends on why the the applications were denied. If there was marriage fraud, then that will be an issue in his future applications. ...

What angle would a defense lawyer be looking for if a suspect was arrested with less drugs than was reported in the incident rpt

It calls into question the credibility of the police officer. What happened to the missing 3 grams? If the marijuana weighed was 4 grams instead...

Do i have to respond to divorce petition documents? I do not want anything out of the divorce, we have already split all items

If you don't answer the divorce petition, you run the risk of getting a default judgment against you. The terms of the default judgment may not be...

The best step for you is to request a continuance of your arraignment if you want to consult with an attorney about your case. Although you've...