Would child support be lower? What do I need to prove that I'm taking care of another child?

California allows what is called a "hardship deduction" for children you are legally obligated to support living in your household and who you are...

Does California ever modify child support to non-guideline support based on agreement between parents?

The short answer is yes you and your ex can negotiate a non-guideline support amount. If you made the arrangement years ago but never officially...

Custody

Legally, yes. Can you "legally" keep her at your house, yes. You can see how custody issues can spiral out of control without the help of court...

Can I receive any alimony if I was never married but lived with him for over 21 years?

In California spousal support (aka alimony) is only available to married persons, registered domestic partners, or putative spouses. About 100...

I'm filing for legal seperation and requested spousal support.

For the purposes of spousal support (aka alimony) the Court generally calculates the length of the marriage as between the wedding date and the...

International service of summons generally requires adherence to the foreign country's rules for service of process. Signatory countries to the...

Can i modify child support if income of father increased since current child support was based on his minimum wage

California law requires a "substantial change of circumstances" to justify a modification of a child support order. Meaning you would have to show...

Divorce info

California has a 6 month residency requirement for filing for divorce. Having been married in Texas will have no impact on your ability to file...

I am assuming your referring to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage form FL-100. By checking that there are no such assets or debts your...

As a general rule of thumb you should never ever miss a court hearing. There is a process where you can request the Court grant you a continuance...