Divorce is in process and I just got a new job with a raise. Does alimony get calculated off new or old salary?

Your income will be calculated on your current income which would be the higher salary.

Can CCP 988, in Family Court, be read to lead to an automatic attorney's fees award in light of FC 271 (assuming no burden)

I believe you are referring to California Code of Civil Procedure section 998 (not 988, it does not exist). Regardless, 998 offers are not used in...

Would I be allowed reasonable visitation with my child if I owe child support?

You need to file for a determination of parentage. Once you have been determined as the child's biological father, you will then be able to seek...

How do I find a lawyer to review my divorce documents, and what price range would I be looking at?

It is difficult to indicate a price for the work you need done by an attorney. I would anticipate anywhere around 2-3 hours at an attorney's rate. ...

Am I entitled to spousal support? Under what circumstances will I be awarded 100% physical and legal custody of my child?

Since you were never legally married, you do not have a right to spousal support. You are correct that you will likely be entitled to child...

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How to cancel a dissoultion of marriage filed 2 months ago?

If a response to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has not been filed yet, your wife should be able to file a request for dismissal of the...

If he asks for an uncontested divorce.and I don't agree with his offer.

If you do not agree with the terms proposed by your spouse, then you need to make sure you have a proper response to the petition on file within 30...

Does the 6 month waiting period apply if we've been separated and living in different states longer than we've been married?

The six month waiting period does not have to do with the length of your marriage or the time that you both have been separated. Assuming that your...

My wife served me the response to legal separation but she put divorce and put some details incorrect. What do I do?

Your wife's response does not have to agree with all the details that you stated in your Petition for Legal Separation. The fact that your wife...

My husband wants majority custody but promises to make the visitation as 50/50 as possible, is this a bad move if I agree?

You should not agree to this arrangement requested by your husband. He wants majority custody to reduce his potential child support. Your...