About how long will it take to have my child support adjusted ?

I don't practice in your geographical area, so I cannot give you a fair timing estimate. I can, however, tell you that once it is awarded it is...

Are social cultural habits acknowleged in USA during divorce.

I would like to clarify what you refer to as the "6 month waiting period." California law mandates that no divorce can be finalized in fewer than...

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How can my friend serve her husband for divorce in Mexico if she files in California!

Instead of trying to meet the requirements under the Hague Convention (as you suggested), one could alternately serve an individual in Mexico in...

How expensive is it to hire a paralegal to do the Paper work in a Divorce, from start to finish?

Paralegals are not licensed to practice law and accordingly cannot give legal advice about a divorce or any other matter. If you do not believe...

My ex does not work, and I make decent money on my own. He does not pay child support and I'd like to get an order in place.

A parent’s first and principal obligation is to support his or her minor children according to the parent’s station in life. Each parent should...

In Calif., what is the effective Rule on this issue of the FL=150 form?

I am not particularly familiar with your court, as I am a San Diego family law attorney. However, generally, and in San Diego Family Courts,...

For the purpose of a 401K beneficiary, am I still married after the divorce has been filed?

As a divorce attorney, I mostly agree with Mr. Benton’s answer. There is, however, some additional information that you should keep in mind. ...

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Am I responsible for health care costs after a divorce? Can alimiony be agreed upon rather than set by court?

If both of you are able to agree to a Marital Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) in your divorce, you can generally agree to nearly anything. If part of...

I re married not knowing i was still married as i did not go to court for my final hearing hoping my ex will win if i did not go

Generally, if your prior divorce was not finalized, your second marriage is invalid. However, there are some narrow exceptions. I recommend you...

How likely am I to obtain sole custody of my children?

I don't see a reason, based on facts such as those you provided, that a court would remove your legal custody and grant father sole legal custody. ...

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