Can I file for divorce if I already file for separation in California or do I need to wait for a period of time?

Have you been a resident of your current county for 3 months? Have you been a resident of the state of California for 6 months? If yes to both,...

Did you file a FL 980 and was your request for service by publication granted in a FL 982? If yes, you need to file a pleading with the court...

Can me refusing a drug test affect my mothers guardianship rights over my sister?

Unless there is a court order I would not submit to a drug test.

Reclassifying as Personal Injury. Someone should be able to help you there.

Objecting "The finding and order after hearing" my ex's attorney sent me because of new discovery

The Findings and Order After Hearing simply memorializes what happened on the particular day of the hearing. Finding new and important discovery...

A marriage over ten years is considered a "marriage of long duration." This means that the court has jurisdiction to award spousal support to you...

First, I understand your financial hardship; however, the court will likely not issue ex party child support orders. Ex parte orders are reserved...

Section 730 evaluations are costly, time consuming and quite intrusive. Without reviewing the history of your case, speaking with your regarding...

I am a DV Victim. My husband systematically destroyed me financially and psychologically? Should I sue him?

I am sorry for the situation you are in. You need to contact a family law attorney who will be able to advise you as to whether a Domestic Violence...

If you filed a Request to Enter Default and were assigned a hearing, this is likely what is called a Default Prove Up Hearing. These hearings are...