What DO i DO WHEN MY WIFE FILED FOR DIVORCE 9 YRS. AGO AND THE CASE NEVER PROCEEDED?

You need to either go to court to check the case or call the business office. Normally, if no Orders were entered, the case probably was dismissed...

Can the court loose SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION when challenged?

You need to hire an attorney to represent you so the proper objections will be made. Unfortunately self represented litigants are held to the same...

Can my ex wife make me pay child support for a child that's not mine?

There are certain presumptions that apply concerning your daughter and time limits for contesting paternity. if you are ordered to pay child...

Child Support Modification? What is considered consecutive income in order to modify child support?

You need to attach paystubs for the last two months to your Income and Expense Declaration. You need to bring a copies of your last tax return to...

I am being brought to court for contempt for not paying My ex-wife's attorney fees. I have to enter a plea, what should I plea?

Do not plead guilty? Ask for a court-appointed attorney and ask the attorney to work out a payment plan or offer a lump sum payment to make this...

There is no magic language. Just advise the Judge of your age and that this is a thirty year marriage and that you do not believe that a Gavron...

No, your retirement should be included with other assets, not liquid assets.

Hi on February 6 2015is this considered the first weekend of the month if we had visitation the last weekend of jan

Normally the weekend is defined by the first day of the visitation. This is often addressed in the order. Review the order then confirm with the...

I am looking for a family court lawyer in Los Angeles that will take $1000 retainer to help get my children back from DCFS.

You need to contact AVVO attorneys in your area and see if they will accept this amount as a retainer or if they can refer you to a modest means...

What are my rights as a stay-at-home mother facing divorce after 14 years of marriage?

You are entitled to child and spousal support. You have what a long term marriage so it is unlikely the Court will put a termination date on...