Can California judges award changes of custody based solely on a child's preferences?
The court will not make the determination solely on the child's wishes but will consider the wishes if the child is of a certain age.
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The court will not make the determination solely on the child's wishes but will consider the wishes if the child is of a certain age.
The filing fee with the court is $435 if you do not qualify for a fee waiver. If you hire an attorney, you will be responsible for their fees as well.
You can do a stipulation regarding custody and child support together.
Bifurcation is done when the parties are trying to get divorce status before litigating the other issues. If you have a final judgment, it should...
No this wouldn't really help your case. The whole process is emotionally exhausting but unfortunately it must be finished.
If you cant find him to personally serve him, then the other way is by publication. It is not deemed personal information. A divorce is public...
Were your parental rights terminated? If so, then you have no right to visitation.
It starts from the day of service of the amended Petition and summons.
If the house is being bought without a mortgage, then it will remain separate property. The community with have an interest where the principal on...
No so long as it is not commingled and it can be directly traced to the item you are purchasing etc.