I was served papers for a divorce, if I don't respond does the divorce automatically get granted to spouse by default?

What is he asking for in the Petition? If he is not asking for any thing and you do not disagree with what he stated then let it go by default. ...

I want to take my other parent back to court. Do i only have to fill out an "Order To Show Cause" and use the same case number..

The forms changed a little over a year ago. It is now called a "Request for Orders" and is form number FL-300. You would fill out this four page...

Can I transcribe cell phone texts myself or do I need a professional transcriber for a my custody case?

You can transcribe the message yourself. Just make it look professional and easy to read. It must be an exact copy of the message. It is better...

You need to make sure you file your Proof of Service showing that the Mother was served with the Petition and the Request for Orders prior to the...

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Husband wants to move out of state

Move away cases are difficult as it will totally change the custody arrangement. The Father's ability to move depends on the case and if there are...

The major issue concerns your "legal separation" in 2005. Was there a Petition for legal separation filed with the court? Was a judgment ever...

Can I get spousal support even if we are not yet divorced but living separately and divorce is imminent?

Once you file a Petition for dissolution the court will have jurisdiction to enter a spousal support order. You can file your request for spousal...

You would file the FL-300 [Request for Order] and a FL-150 [Income and Expense Declaration] to modify a child support order. The modifcation would...

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Can my child support stop on my 13 year daughter because father says mother is aliensting her

Child support will continue until your daughter reaches the age of majority regardless is the Father exercises visitation.

Does filing an appeal put a stay on a current ruling? Will it stop their precedings ?

The filing of an appeal does not stop any order. The current orders remain in effect including the enforcement of any judgments or support...