Long cause DVRO hearing in 3 days. Response filed by atty using copy of signature,erred & incomplete. Atty now missing. Options?

Retain counsel to, at a minimum, appear at the long-cause and reissue/continue. Put other attorney on notice that you will contact the Bar if he...

Is there a limit on the amount of time or number of questions that is asked of a witness in a deposition in a divorce case?

Seven hour time limit; no limit to the number of questions; usually the deposition is held at the office of the attorney that has noticed it, but...

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Request for trial

It will primarily depend on whether or not your wife can satisfy the elements of Family Code Sections 2030, 270.

Permanent domestic violence restraining order in California

Either the protected or restrained party must file a Request For Order with the court, FL-300. The court will calendar a hearing and make an...

Are out of state rental houses that have no mortgages on them considered community property in a divorce?

It sounds like they are your separate property, and would theoretically remain as such after marriage. However, there are many ways that a...

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Fight a temporary restraining order

Unfortunately, this happens all the time. You should retain an attorney to defend you vigorously with this, as well as represent you in the...

What other orders can I add to a Restrianing Order?

The ancillary orders are contained on the domestic violence petition itself, DV-100. The court does have the discretion to make other, additional...

I'm marred for 3 year and mu husband wants a divorce. After he had abused me. What should I do?

If he wants a divorce, there is nothing you can legally do to stop him, as California is a no-fault state. A domestic violence restraining order...

My soon-to-be ex claims he is making no money. I'm pretty sure I'll win spousal support. The question is: how to collect?

You can only collect if you have an order for support. To obtain an order, you must prove, among other things, that he has income, or ability and...

My spouse filed for divorce and paid the petition fee ($435) plus fee to serve me. Will I have to pay $435 too to respond too?

You only have to pay if you choose to respond, which you would want to do unless there is a settlement that will be entered with a default, and,...