When you appear in court there will be a report from Family Court services. The report will inform the court what happened in mediation and make a...

Is my marriage legal?

When you married him the first time he was not able to get married because of his previous marriage. That marriage was void because of that. When...

I am divorced, with 50/50 child custody of 2 kids . What are my rights to take my kids to live out of state.

You would need to ask the court for permission to move with the children because I seriously doubt the other parent would agree to the move. This...

Been married for 7 yrs have step-child do I pay child support?

The court can only order child support for your natural or legally adopted children. They can not order it for a step child unless you have...

Both employed but one spouse receives VA Disability Compensation in addition to regular income; considered community property?

VA disability is not community property for division by the court. It is income that can be used in the calculation of child and spousal support.

Can back support be wiped out if you get custody?

If this case was in California only this would be an easy answer. The court has no ability to wipe out back child support. The court can use...

Is Family Law Judge required to have a copy of the record of the case he is presently hearing in front him/her for reference?

There is no legal requirement that the Judge have the court file when a ruling is issued. It is normal practice for the judge to review the file...

I have been living with a woman for the past 8 years in what I think is a common law marriage and I became her caregiver.

There is no common law marriage in California unless you resided in another state that recognized common law marriage for the required amount of...

I live in California and have filed for divorce. not final. want to buy a house. Can I do so?

Your earnings after you separate are your separate property as is anything you may purchase after separation. The escrow company will probably...

I live in Louisiana and a man married me in 97 in that I did not know was married in MX. What is quicker.Divorce or Annullment.

If your spouse was already married when you got married then he was not legally able to get married and that would make your marriage void. If you...