Do I need to live in the same county as my husband because of the kids?

Aside from the requirement of six months of California residency, three months of residency in Los Angeles County will also need to be established,...

TRO and dept payment obligations

If the judge made the order, your husband must comply with it, or face jail and or a fine. In the event he does not pay, be sure and notify the...

Can a person file a divorce in California even though his /her spouse is in the Philippines?

Yes, as long as he has established at least six months of residency in California. If the marriage ultimately exceeds ten years, or is a...

Can I use money that was place into a sole and separate trust for me as a down payment on a mobile home in CA

ATRO number three on page 2 of the Summons prohibits this kind of purchase, absent consent from your spouse, or leave of court, unless you normally...

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What are my rights as a person who lives in my exfiance's house? All my legal documents shows the present address.

Without a contractual agreement (leasehold), your interest in the property is a license, and a license can generally be revoked at will. However,...

Can I get a decree of divorce prior to settlement, it has been 3 1/2 yrs, I wish to remarry.

You can request a bifurcation on the issue of marital status. However, you must still wait six months from date of service of the Summons upon the...

What should i do if someone presses assult and battery charges on me two and a half weeks later,may be on video

Only the district attorney can seek criminal charges against you, but a private citizen can seek a restraining order, and or sue you for damages....

I'm pregnant and the father is abusive And emotionally ustable how can I protect myself and child?

Start by calling 911 the next time he is physically abusive. If you are truly in fear of imminent harm, click on the link appended below for...

How does a temp. restraining order affect my record? Should I fight the order if I really don't want to see this person anyway?

If you do not appear and challenge the TRO, and the Petitioner pursues it, the court will grant a DVRO. If this happens, the Order will be in...

Our divorse is almost final. My husband refuses to pay spousal support, he claims to be unemployed. What are my rights?

If you truly believe that your husband is not unemployed, you may want to do some due diligence to prove your theory. In the event that you...