Friends divorce. Need advice on CA divorce law in this case.

You are talking about two cases/hearings: a Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing and settlement of your friend's case (usually between the...

Can we compel opposing party to respond to asset/debt division proposal?

Go to the Status Conference and ask for a Mandatory Settlement Conference. That is the next step. You can't make them settle if they will not...

Once you file an RFO what is the standard length before you get to see a mediator.

A Court usually sets a hearing in approximately 3 months out. The Family Court Services meeting is usually 10 days before the Court hearing. If...

How do I file a Petition for Revocation of Probation in a Child Support matter? I'm the custodial parent & mom is noncustodial.

I'm a bit confused by the facts presented. It would appear that a Judge cannot ask you to withdraw a punisment imposed by the Court. You should...

Is ex- wife responsible for husband's debt?

Credit card debt during marriage is community property debt unless there is fraud or the parties have a pre or post marital agreement which states...

It looks like there is are conflicting amounts of child support on the divorce papers-which amount do I pay?

The Court order rules! Often people don't follow the Dissomaster when fashioning their agreements. Also, the facts often change after the Court...

In no response with agreement divorce in CA , does agreement need to be in place prior to the lapse of the 30 day period

I believe you are right: get the agreement signed so that it can be filed and the case will be taken off the Court docket. Also, if you wait for...

Yes, you can bring it up in court. Reasonably, the Court may think it shows bad judgement on the mother's part. This also goes to the issue of...

In a divorce, can a judge require that unpaid back taxes owed be paid from the proceeds of the sale of a home?

No matter what your Marital Settlement Agreement/Judgment says, if you and your husband owe income taxes from a joint tax return, the IRS and/or...

Who will pay child support

Child support is the child's right. Therefore, either you or the mother can ask for child support. In the situation you described, you may want...