Legal Separation vs. Divorce? After 9 yrs 10 mos of marriage, which is the best option?

Over 10 years is considered a long term marriage for purposes of spousal support. Based on the information provided, it might be a good financial...

If my girls' dad doesn't follow anything on the court order, other than (garnished) child support, what can be done?

If the father is not following the current court order, you can request the court to revise the current orders based on the the fact that the...

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Re-marrying and new spouse is being stationed out of state. Is 45 day notice all I have to give non-custodial parent?

It is not clear to me what the current custody orders are. I do not think that notice will be sufficient in your case. You will have to go through...

How do I find out how much debts she has legally?

She has a duty to disclose her debts when she responds to the divorce petition. If you feel it is necessary you can take a deposition or you can...

Want Legal Custody and already have physical custody for father. Bio-Mother is in the Jail with mental health problem.

You failed to mention the age of the minor, but it will be important that you are prepared to discuss with the judge how difficult it is to make...

Como recupero a mi hijo legalmente?

Lo primero es determinar cuanto tiempo su hijo a ha estado fuera del estado de California y fuera del pais. Es obviamente un detalle muy importante...

My sons father moved out of state 5 months after he was born, hes now 5 and has had no contact with him. Does he have rights?

You do not mention whether you were married to the father. Based on the info provided it sounds like you need to file to terminate parental rights...

CA Divorce: My husband knew that I might be the beneficiary, but I didn't list this "asset" until I had details.

I agree with the previous answer, just amend your disclosure. The trust is separate property, but the fact that will be receiving some money from...

I would like to know information regarding legal separation

This is a very short-term marriage and given that California is a no-fault state, you will not be able to recover any damages for hurt feelings,...

I was given a notetrized letter from the mother giving me full legal custody of my son and I went and filed it wit the courts to

Unfortunately you are missing a court order. If you filed the notarized letter, the court/judge probably has not looked at it because your hearing...