Do I have to wait until the divorce is final before I go to DMV and the Social Security office to change my name?

You cannot change your name until the Judgment is entered into the Court and file stamped. You take a copy of that Judgment with you when you go...

An attorney can represent you in Court. A paralegal may be able to prepare paperwork. However, paralegals are not attorneys and cannot represent...

Calculating guildline child support

The Court inserts both parties gross income. You can find a child support calculator at the following...

What can I do to make my ex pay me for child support if she is not working

Each parent is equally responsible for providing for the financial needs of his or her child. You can go to the Department of Child Support...

Can I attend a status conference? It does not specify the parties can or cannot be there.

Yes you can attend a status conference and it will be quick and give the Judge in your case and report of how the case is proceeding. What things...

My daughter has been living with her dad but has voiced her want to live with me. How do I get this done?

I concur with Attorney Routledge. At the present time, I do not believe California has jurisdiction. You should have filed something before...

Does the lawyer of a petitioner in a child custody case

I concur with my colleagues. The attorney (or if unrepresented, the other party) must serve you a witness list and what the witness is going to...

How can I request my sons fathers work hours to be subpoenaed for a child custody case without a lawyer?

I concur with my colleague. You will need the assistance of an experienced family law attorney to correctly prepare subpoenas for the information...

Can my husband take more than a 50/50 share on our condo owned in "Joint Tenancy with right of survivorship" in California.

I concur with Attorney Goforth. If you are separating and filing for dissolution, your condo is a community property asset that is divided in the...

What do I do to make sure that the amount for arrears I owe gets terminated from the IWO upon completion of the $7500?

I concur with my colleague that you will need to file a Request for Order Hearing to amend the IWO due to having paid off all of the arrears. You...