What should I expect and how should I prepare/ what should I take for a CS "Notice of Motion (judgment)" court hearing?

DCSS proposed a support order and served it upon your Ex. He has complained does not want to pay the support order. There is now a court dates...

In California, If we are doing a settlement agreement, do we need to submit to the court forms 150 and 160?

If property or finances are an issue you would need to file the FL-150 form and complete a preliminary declaration of disclosure. You might want...

I have a high conflict divorce and the amount of money I am spending is ridiculous.

Have you considered contacting the Department of Child Support Services to enforce your child support order? It is a free service offer by the...

CA Fam Law: New Spouse has criminal history. Will I get full custody?

You first need to find out if he is the Father. If you have visitation you could do a one parent DNA genetic test. It is very accurate and will...

First, your current spouse’s income cannot be used to calculate child support. (Family Code 4057.5) Second. Child support is based on the income...

In California - do auxilliary benefits from SSDI offset child support?

It is up to the court how they apply the SSDI payments. The code section is Family Code 4504. You might also want to look at IN re the Marriage...

Modifying out of state custody and support orders in California?

The original state that issued the orders would have continuing jurisdiction over any issue of custody and support unless the case has been...

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Therapists are mandated reporters for incidents of child abuse. They are not mandated to report Issues between two adults.

Is this true I heard in CA permanent spousal support is determined by the circumstances exsisting at the time of the trial.

Spousal support is based on the marital standard of living and the party’s ability to pay support at the time of the trial. Appealing a spousal...

Can a judge grant part of the property to the default party in a divorce?

If there is any equity in the property the court would divide it equally. It all depends on how you filed your Petition for Dissolution as the...