Minor Counselor threatens to request court sanction me if I do an ex parte. Can she do that?

Yes she can request sanctions but granting her request is a different ball game. Make sure when you file an ex parte that you have a true...

Her failure to file a response will not preclude the court from hearing her testimony live. If she files something then you can ask the court to...

In pro per, reviewed online case summary/I am the respondent in divorce filing. Premlim hearing 3/17/14/ no property, no kids.

Well the request for leave means that she wants to amend the original filing, something that you should be concerned about. You also need to file...

They recently added spousal support due to wife was "laid off". Can I reduce my payments if she lives with someone?

Cohabitation with a member of the opposite sex creates the presumption of decreased needs and thus reduce support. You can obtain a copy of the...

An American marries a French, is the new French husband entitled to the American wife Real estate property? in case of divorce?

I would tell the American to get a prenup before marrying the French. Without a prenup, the community may acquire interest in the separate...

Child support and dependents

I am assuming that the children are residing primarily with her and thus she gets the deduction. However, if she has no income, it would make...

Is it possible that after a long time of no contact with my child they will terminate my parental rights?

One year of no contact and no support, your parental rights can be terminated (if requested by the other parent and not by you)

Can i black out my direct deposit from our joint bank account when the court asks a copy from my boyfriend?

You can black out social security and birth dates but not other information; if you feel that your privacy is invaded you can file a motion for...

After 37 years, mom gets sick, month later, dad gets a mistress, she pressures for a divorce, he wants to leave. What can I do?

Have your mom file for legal separation (not even divorce) and slap a freeze on all the assets and the house; that would teach him.

If I hire an attorney for my RFO do I need to hire the private investigator to get my declarations?

The declarations are not admissible into evidence over hearsay objection unless child abuse is involved.