Papers have been served, I have no money of my own. Can I open a checking account on my own using $100 from our joint account?

If you took more than 50% of what was in any account, then the court may tell you to give the amount over 50% back, as the joint account is half...

Can a guardian unilaterally alter a verbal visitation agreement?

Is the visitation agreement a court order? If so, unless the order provides that they can make those unilateral changes, then no, they cannot. ...

Divorce-community property

Yes. As long as you both meet the 6 month residency requirements, then the court has jurisdiction not only over the two of you, but over the...

You cannot force his dad to do anything. You could file an OSC and request the court make an order that Dad have custody, but that is the best you...

Long Cause means the trial is anticipated to last more than 5 hours. Non jury means there is no jury, it will be heard and decided by the judge. ...

When you go to a restraining order hearing and you dont have charges agianst you can they put charges on you at time hearing?

When you say 'charges', do you mean criminal charges? If there is a chance you may be charged criminally with something, you MUST talk to an...

Can a temporary judge decide legal custody and child support in CA if one party has an attorney and the other is pro per?

I agree with Mr. Chen. You could ask for a re-hearing, since you were not notified of the continuance, or you could seek to set aside the order...

How do I finalize my divorce INDEPENDENT of the final settlement agreement?

You will need to file a Motion for Bifurcation of Status Only. You would fill out and file a Notice of Motion (FL-301), Application for Order and...

In California, whenever there is a request to modify support, there is a rule that you must bring your last 2 years tax returns to the hearing. ...

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Wife's lawyer misrep'd her in court, wife clearly stated wants, and instead lawyer sided with respondent during court, pay her?

Your wife will likely need to file a request with the Fee Arbitration Committee of the County Bar Association to arbitrate the attorney's fee.