How does alimony work?

Alimony o spousal support is based on need of the supported party, ability of the paying spouse and the life style of the parties. If there is...

Child support payments on hold since 10 months. Why cant they finally book it and close the case?

There should be a ware from either IRS or DCSS to establish that a tax intercept has been made. If so, you should be credited for what ever...

Ex-husband stopped working only income is his wife's. Will he be ordered to pay nothing since he has no job?

Court will look at his income or what it should be. If he voluntarily quit his job the court will consider what his income is or what it should...

What Should I do If other party didn't accept the motion we served?

Effective service of court documents does not require that the other party "accept service". Notice and opportunity to be heard is the goal. A...

Can I serve a FL-145?

Yes, form interogatories, form FL-145 can be served on the other party. He is required to answer these questions under penalty of perjury unless...

Is there a way to get a family court stipulation to gain physical custody without a lawyer if I only have joint custody?

Ordinarily, with facts such as yours I think you would be successful with an Ex Parte Request for Orders. Although there might be a way to...

Separate Property owned as joint tenants before marriage. Who gets it?

Your husband may very well have some rights in the property whether or not he contributed to the down payment. At the time the property was...

What happens when the property purchased during the marriage is under husbands name and he transfers it to his brothers name?

There is a presumption that property purchased during marriage is community property. One spouse can only legally transfer or sell his share of...

Ex has a new gf who currently has a restraining order against her ex and has one against her, can I request she not be present

The presence of these two domestic violence restraining orders should cause concern over the safety and well being of your daughter. Unfortunately...

The Proposed Statement of Decision does not constitute a Judgment and is not binding on the court. A judgment is final and is binding on all...