My husband abandoned me in California after having been paying alimony. Now he has filed for divorce in Ark. Can he do this?

If there is an active divorce case in California, Arkansas does not have jurisdiction. You need to file a motion to quash. Consult with a family...

What should I do?

You need to obtain a copy of your divorce Judgment and see what the Judgment states relating to contact with your child. If your Judgment does not...

To your first question, the State of California will not let your case reach Judgment absent exchange of Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure....

Visitation order? Am I in trouble if child refuses to visit ncp?

A contempt conviction not likely based on the facts you present. Whether father pursues contempt is another matter entirely though. As long as...

How much interest do I have in a family home because of my community stake in my husbands salary?

Let me begin by stating that you need to talk to a family law attorney. DO not sign anything until you have done so. Your questions raises...

What happens when other party does not show to court date for custody because they moved out of state?

If the other party has been timely served, then the court considers them on notice. If the other side wants to continue the matter because of the...

Modification of spousal support requires a material change of circumstances since the order was made. See In re Marriage of Shaughnessy, 139...

Unless there is a restraining order permitting her to record communication, this "Notice" has no legal significance. Recording private...

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What advice for a homeless vet in 60's who wants to get back on feet BUT own debt?

This man should contact a family law attorney to discuss his options. Without more facts it is impossible to tell this man whether the child...

First Right of Refusal?

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