I am going to file a motion to dismiss case based on sol, how close to the first hearing should file? or can i file now?

What type of hearing do you have? Usually you are suppose to serve an answer or demurrer based on the statute of limitations at the beginning of...

UNABLE TO RETURN TO MY HOME D/T domestic violence charges/restraining order. Must get into home to get all of my belongings.

The reason the public defender will not help is because they are criminal defense attorneys not civil attorneys. They assist the public in criminal...

Does Agreed spousal support begin when MSA is signed or at date of separation

There should be a clause in the MSA and you should seek the assistance of an attorney to explain that to you. You can find one here on Avvo,...

Is it a bad idea to ask for sole physical custody and joint legal custody due to the fathers lifestyle?

The Court makes determinations based on child visitation and custody based on the best interests of the child. If there were prior orders, you will...

Is a loan community property or separate property?

Any debt taken out during the marriage is a marital debt and both parties are responsible for paying it back with the exception the court can...

I have filed for divorce with the state of California.

First of all, the point of Avvo is to have anonymity when asking a question. Secondly, you can ask for reimbursement through a motion or making it...

Selected as the best answer

You need to talk to your lawyer. Do not skip out on court, that will only anger the judge and have a bench warrant issued for your arrest. Seek the...

What to do? Contempt?

You mean she was not held in contempt. The judge has plenary powers to control the conduct of his courtroom and he chose not to do so, which is...

Community & Separate properties in divorce

Title presumptions trump many other presumptions and the presumptions of community property and separate property. There may be a case for you to...

Still file joint in 2018 if married for all of 2017

You are planning that divorce very far in the future. Even if you get divorced, you will need status to be adjudicated which could take some time....