Can my brother file for a divorce if he is in jail (San Bernardino County) and does he have to pay a fee?

He can file notwithstanding his incarceration. He can request a fee waiver to avoid the filing fees.

Tinted windows are in infraction, and thereby provide a valid basis for the stop. The validity of the search is questionable, but, then again, it...

A non-contempt motion in Family Court was previously called an OSC (Order to Show Cause), now it is an RFO (Request For Order). In contempt...

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN SOMEONE VIOLATE THE RETRAINING ORDER?

You should document these instances, and also have it witnessed by a third-party, if possible. Then you should return to court, and motion to have...

Is the fiancee testimony biased just because of the relationship to the party?

The other party may make the argument that your witness is biased, due to the close, personal relationship. This is a consideration for the...

Does my ex's employer have to tell me the current income amount if I ask?

The employer has a legal duty to comply with the wage assignment. If your current wage assignment does not include the spousal support amount,...

How long for MSA to be signed by judge?

It depends on the backlog, and whether or not there are any defects with your MSA that will cause it to be rejected. Generally, you are looking at...

I have a question please regarding a domestic violence TRO

She will be allowed inside of the family court building, but can only enter the judicial department if permitted by the judge or commissioner. ...

Domestic violence

Retaining private counsel will give you the best possible chance, but the answer to your question is dependent upon many facts. If the restraining...

I am going through a divorce in California. How can I get a default set aside?

If the default was entered within the past six months, file a motion to set-aside under CCP§473(b). It sounds like there was surprise and...