Follow up question from Ramona. If my ex-husband has no Iegal immigration status here but has legal custody of my daughter,

You still need a court order allowing your daughter to relocate form CA to Kansas. This email is made available by the lawyer/law firm...

Can I move out if state with my 11 year old daughter, who has lived with me for 3 yrs. But father has legal custody?

To move to Kansas you will need to file a motion with the court asking for move away order. Or if your ex-husband is in agreement with his daughter...

How do I get Alimony?

You stated that your divorce was finalized in June of 2019. What does your judgment say about spousal support. Was he ordered to pay you spousal...

I have family member that is giving me money to help with my divorce. Can I deposit it into my checking account?

It is better not to deposit this money into your joint checking account. Open your separate account and deposit these funds into your separate...

If my ex isn’t abiding by a court order allowing me to pick up my son during my visitation time, what recourse do I have?

Both of you have to follow the order. If the court order states you have visitations every 4th weekend then she has to exchange the son at the...

Usually an order would specify the terms of visitations. If it does not and you have valid concerns about the location of his/her visitations with...

How do I get a divorce from my wife who lives in Ghana. I am US citizen living in California?

If you know where she lives in Ghana and she is in agreement with signing a Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (NAR) then you can file and mail...

Afraid crazy husband won't pay alimony or child support. What to do?

If he makes more money than you do, then he will be ordered to pay you spousal and child support (unless he has 100% child custody). When a person...

Can I refile a divorce case that was heard 6 yrs ago?

If your case was dismissed, then you can file a petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Legal Separation or Nullity. If the Judgment was entered then...

Are childcare costs and medical/dental expenses retroactive to the date of filing or the date of separation?

Per Family Code section 4009: "an original order for child support may be made retroactive to the date of filing the petition, complaint, or other...