I live in California and did the initial paperwork for a separation. I took it to the clerk and had it submitted.

You filed your initial paperwork but did you serve the Ex. You need to file the proof of Service for the Petition and then you can proceed forward...

Can interest charges be waived after child support has been paid off?

The court has no power to waive any interest that may have accumulated for past due child support. If you can get the other side to agree to...

If I serve my wife's lawyer with request for temporary orders and the FL-150, does he have to sign forms FL-115 and FL-330?

You are the only person n the world that can not serve your Ex or her attorney. Someone else over the age of 18 needs to serve them and that...

How can my husband gain parental rights to his non biological daughter?

If there has been no contact for a period of one year and the Ex has failed to support the child your spouse could apply for a step parent...

My husband abandoned me and 3 kids a week before christmas. lived 2gether 2.5 years married 5 mos he canceled ccs joint accoun

You need to talk with a family law attorney because there are several questions that need to be answered. First, is the prenuptial even valid? ...

If the moving party does not appear in court for the hearing the case is usually dismissed. Just because you do not believe they are going to show...

Your employment records could be subpoenaed by your Ex's attorney. They would be looking for records as to how much you have been paid and when. ...

Can ca divorce order more than 50% of income to be paid to spouse

It is possible for a court to order more than 50% of your income as support if there is a child support order also. If this is just spousal...

Military Orders to move out of state or country

It all depends on how your court orders read. If your orders restrict you to a certain area then you would have to get them changed. It can be a...

Is it legal for an attorney to place liens on real estate?

An attorney can place a Family Law Real Property lien on property if the proper notices were given. You need to discuss this with a family law...