What is the cost of filing divorce vs. filing separation ?

People will file for legal separation if they have a religious belief against divorce, for example. Is the question relating to the court's filing...

Equity division in divorce

I agree with my colleagues. This is certainly a difficult situation to be in. Retain a divorce attorney for representation on this matter.

Will my ex's failure to appear at mediation hinder my petition for custody?

It does not sound like you will encounter hindrances with his failure to appear at mediation. In fact, things might be smoother without him...

Will I still be able to go get my daughter from Hawaii if I have my court ordered custody papers with me?

I agree with the answers that my colleagues provided. You should also call the local law enforcement agency to see if they will tell you what is...

Is child support determined by "court ordered custody schedule" or actual custody schedule?

The family law court will look to the actual time a parent spends with the child in determining child support. There are many parents that don't...

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What rights if any do I have? Can I file a custody case in long beach? Will I have to go AZ?

As a mother, you have child custody and visitation rights with your daughter. Based on the facts provided, it does not appear that your rights to...

Can I fight for a custody change on my own?

I am assuming there has been a discussion about the cigarette smoking around your son with the father, and father refuses to stop smoking around...

Can i get in trouble if i was contacted and threatened by the person who filed a restraining order?

You can get in trouble based on the facts presented here. Do not fall into traps that other parents make. Also, you should assert your Fifth...

Will judge grant DV to Respondent with false statements and would judge grant me DV with Evidence?

Litigants make allegations all of the time in court, and it sounds like the Respondent here is making allegations. Litigants need to remember that...

Going to court without a lawyer

The litigant can go to court without the lawyer so long as a substitution of attorney is signed by the lawyer and client, served on the opposing...