Divorce- foreign country- Middle East (Muslim Marriage)- Dowry (Mahr)

No "Mahr" is considered illegal in CA because it promotes divorce against CA public policy.

Is my ex entitled to a pension I earned while married but wasn't anywhere near vesting?

Although the pension was not vested at the time of divorce, it was earned through community effort during marriage. I think the best way to go...

My husband battered me and was convicted in 1998. Can I get more then 50% in the divorce?

Although I don't think you may get more than 50 percent from the division; I do believe that the 1998 incident should be used to in increase the...

How soon after a divorce decree is signed off by a judge do I need to sign over my rights to a property?

Since you have no date for the conveyance it would be either upon demand by the other party or within reasonable time.

Is it ok to date while going through divorce.

Just make sure that the person you are about to date has no negative effect or influence on the children

What are my options? Can I terminate parental rights? I would like to do a step parent adoption.

I believe you can terminate his rights based on the 2005-2006 and if you wait two month to complete one year then you can terminate based on no...

California family law question #2

Agree with my colleagues, DCFS will not be involved unless the dispute is placing the children in real danger.

If I give the baby his last name, does this grant him automatic rights to 50/50 custody?

Well if he signs the voluntary declaration of paternity in the hospital, which is the prerequisite to placing his last name on the child's birth...

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Move away orders

Technically speaking, you only need to notify him and file a change of address form with the court. Practically and to avoid potential problems, I...

Can my 86 yr old father have his wife removed from their home immediately following filing for divorce based on elder abuse?

You can obtain a restraining order based on elder abuse. I am not sure whether the allegations you stated in you question can be proven.