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When getting divorced if your spouse is the one that needs to leave the household what is the law for when the divorce is final?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. The specifics regarding your house should be in the papers filed for the Judgment. You really should contact an...

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What is the proper procedure to callenge the granting of a motion to compel for sanctions anf further responses?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. The other party can file a Motion for Reconsideration which will not likely be granted from the Court that just made...

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If I didn't change my name after my 2004 divorce, what do I have to do to change it now?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

Your Judgment should show the name change back to your maiden name is a court order. Therefore, you just take the Judgment with you to make your...

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How can I start a custody case. I am currently looking for employment and forced into staying with my partner

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleague. You should contact an experienced family law attorney in your area to assist you in this matter. Good luck.

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Can my wife legally refuse to withhold personally documents that belong to me? I.E passport, birth certificate, etc

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleague. If she refuses to send them or turn them over to another party, you may just have to request a replacement for each of...

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Obtain custody of my step kids

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleague that you could file based on the facts that you have stated, for an emergency change of custody. The Court would set a...

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What are the chances of my daughters father getting joint custody if he lives in a different state?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. Your ex would have to file in California a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship and a Request For Order...

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Do I have to be in California to file for shared physical and legal custody of my child?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleagues that you will have to file a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship in California and a Request For Order (RFO)...

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What should I do if I missed my prove up hearing for a divorce and the judge rejected the judgement?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. You will need to reset the hearing. You must also find out why your papers were rejected. You might need to contact...

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Temporary without prejudice?

Linda's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

If you were married when your daughter was conceived then your husband is the presumed father. You just said that he is getting to see her 5...

Linda Joyce Alexander's Answers (3103)

When getting divorced if your spouse is the one that needs to leave the household what is the law for when the divorce is final?

What is the proper procedure to callenge the granting of a motion to compel for sanctions anf further responses?

If I didn't change my name after my 2004 divorce, what do I have to do to change it now?

How can I start a custody case. I am currently looking for employment and forced into staying with my partner

Can my wife legally refuse to withhold personally documents that belong to me? I.E passport, birth certificate, etc

Obtain custody of my step kids

What are the chances of my daughters father getting joint custody if he lives in a different state?

Do I have to be in California to file for shared physical and legal custody of my child?

What should I do if I missed my prove up hearing for a divorce and the judge rejected the judgement?

Temporary without prejudice?