What's the best way to pay for a divorce lawyer?

In California many courts have a self-help center that helps you prepare forms and prepare for court. They cannot represent you but they almost...

My Ex Spouse has not placed the Home for sale per the MSA, what forms do I need to file??

In the MSA you should have had a clause that it must be put up for sale within 30 days by a broker agreeable to both. If you cannot agree on a...

We are having an uncontested divorce, what can be agreed between us concerning child support without the courts involved?

Child support cannot be waived by either party. This I because, in theory, the support money is for the minor child. The minor child obviously...

Benefits to separating but never seeking legal separation or divorce?

There is much more to marriage than just living together. If one of your dies the home will go to the other if it is in joint tenancy or as...

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When I retire, my wife will receive her portion of my retirement benefit per the QDRO. Does my spousal support end at that time?

The most important factor is that your incomes will change. Getting money from your retirement, alone, does not mean spousal support will end....

In California will I have to pay attorney fees and cost in a child support/visitation/custody case

She no longer has an attorney so you should not have to pay her attorney fees. If she later hires an attorney you may have to pay part of her...

Question regarding the effect in divorce of signing an interspousal transfer deed in California

Even though you made the payments from your own income, that income was Community Property. Consequently the Community does have an interest. It is...

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Separation Date in Divorce

i) Objective factors that DO SHOW a final and complete break up of the marriage might be: (1) Usually the opposite of the below on factors that do...

It is wise to testify in a custody trial Pro Per when the other party has an attorney?

You will have to testify. Yes, hiring a lawyer is best but time or money may prevent this. The judge will let you testify.

Family Law Question - how do I add additional topics for review by the court when submitting a Responsive Declaration

Best idea is to file your own Request For Order. However you can ask for attorney fees at any time. See FC 2031(b).