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Does California have a law similar to Texas § 392.306. USE OF INDEPENDENT DEBT COLLECTOR?

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

There are laws that prohibit debt collection in deceptive acts and practices.

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In CA Civil Appeals about the court reporter's fee...set in stone?

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

The amount their requesting is a deposit. If it is one hour then they will charge you by the page. The $325 is fee for being their. The actual...

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I was married in TX, had residency in SC and am now in CA. Can I file for divorce in CA? Or better yet, how and where do I file?

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

It doesn't matter where you were married it is where you live and where the child has lived before filing. The court has fee waivers available if...

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Can a sole custody father be forced to provide reunification to a mother that has been absent six years

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

Yes. Reunification is for just that purpose, to reunify the parent with the child. Children generally do best when they have both parents involved...

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Can I re-open my divorce case from 2007

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

You could sue him in civil court but it would be easier to just have the court grant you relief. You can ask for equitable relief and other...

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If I sign over my parental rights before my biological child is born will I be forced to pay child support?

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

Unless someone is going to adopt the child or get a guardianship there is no terminating rights. Even you were to sign something that says it, it...

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Do i need the signature of my presant husband if he was still married to first wife

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

The other party doesn't have to agree to divorce to get divorced.

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I'm thinking of changing my family law attorney in California. My ex keeps taking me to court and my attorney isn't aggressive.

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

What you want and what can happen are not always the same thing. A contested motion such as tracing income for support is time consuming. You need...

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How long does someone have to appeal a permanent restraining order

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

Depends on how it was served and post judgment motions. Generally 60 days but up to 180 days in some instances.

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So I was at a contempt hearing and my ex finally produced bank statements. But the bank statements are under his fathers name?

Isileli's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

This is a complicated question but it could be used to show he has an income and you could levy the account if has his name. Also you should trace...

Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele's Answers (3323)

Does California have a law similar to Texas § 392.306. USE OF INDEPENDENT DEBT COLLECTOR?

In CA Civil Appeals about the court reporter's fee...set in stone?

I was married in TX, had residency in SC and am now in CA. Can I file for divorce in CA? Or better yet, how and where do I file?

Can a sole custody father be forced to provide reunification to a mother that has been absent six years

Can I re-open my divorce case from 2007

If I sign over my parental rights before my biological child is born will I be forced to pay child support?

Do i need the signature of my presant husband if he was still married to first wife

I'm thinking of changing my family law attorney in California. My ex keeps taking me to court and my attorney isn't aggressive.

How long does someone have to appeal a permanent restraining order

So I was at a contempt hearing and my ex finally produced bank statements. But the bank statements are under his fathers name?