You can't file in Placer until you have lived their for 3 months. But if you file in Sacramento County and your spouse doesn't live in Sacramento...

What is the procedure for gaining more visitation time with my children?

Your filing a motion or request to modify the custody and visitation schedule will require that both parties attend Family Court Services...

How am I paying child support and I have my kids 5 days out of the week

My colleagues have given you the basis for calculating the child support order What you have to understand is that the intent of the child support...

In the middle of a divorce, I payed all of the mortgage myself for 11 months in 2015, can he claim the mortgage on his taxes?

If you paid mortgage interest from your separate property from February 2016 forward you should be able to claim the interest deduction on your...

I filed for annulment, but found out I don't qualify. Will my case automatically be dismissed or do I request to dismiss it?

You can file an Amended Petition requesting a Dissolution of Marriage. Then you won't lose your filing fee. You can then have the Amended...

Can I adopt my stepdaughter

Yes you should be able to adopt her. Adoptions are complicated. You should the advise of an adoption who is experienced in adoptions. You...

Do i need to have a grant deed recorded, & does a grant deed protect the property against divorce litigation?

You need to talk to an experienced family law attorney in your area. The issue is whether or not the residence is community property or your...

Inherited property is the separate property of inheriting spouse. If the community makes any contributions to the separate property of the other...

My spouse filed a restraining order. He left for Mexico and is not going to show up to court. My question is do I have to go?

Good advice from Ms. Alexander. You should show up to ask the Court to dismiss the Restraining Order in the event that our husband does not show...

Thinking of buying a house but should I first divorce?

Technically if you acquire property after your date of separation it is separate property. The problem is that the lender will want your spouse...