What does it mean on a calif. divorce judgement when it states," Status only, dissolution"?

You might also hear the idiotic term "bifurcation" as if there were 2 issues in a divorce case, i.e., "status" and the other(s).

My Dog Bites an individual who reached in my jeep to pet him. Marked on the sides of my jeep..CAUTION DOG WITH AN ATTITUDE

In my view, with the facts as I understand them, the bite victim did trespass with his hand; I don't get any indication that he had any express or...

I filled a restraining order on my ex to get my lil girl but i missed my mediation whats going to happen

You might be able to contact the Mediator and arrange to get mediation before the hearing; and, the Court might refer the matter to mediaton the...

Cover sheet to use in family court to file documents

Were you to disclose more information--e.g., whether you are the monitor, whether you are a party seeking/required to file the monitor's report--I...

I used to have a lawyer friend here in San Diego who, like an associate of his, specialized in the law relating to adult entertainment...

If my stepson decides to go live with mom Do I have to give him all his stuff out of his room to take to his moms house?

I'd differentiate as to "his stuff" things which were acquired by your stepson and things which you allow him to enjoy but which are intended to...

The City may have liability if you can get around the 6-month deadline to file a "claim against public entity" form with the City and if you can...

How do I file a change of paternity to go after the biological father of my child?

You say that you aren't the biological father, that the child's mother "was married to a man who claimed her son", and (apparently) that the...

Can I hold my homeowners insurance liable for damages in a person injury, dog bite case, if there is a canine exclusion clause?

Were I judge or Juror (I have served in both capacities) I would not hesitate to award punitive damages as to a dog which was maintained with a...

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Your child is only 2.5 years away from being an adult. She could become emancipated sooner. Rather than terminate her relationship with her...