I have been married for 21 yrs, I will be filing for a divorce where do I start

Your question is very complicated. The simple answer is to file a summons and petition. However, there are multiple factors you need to consider....

What does judge mean by filing a response.

I believe you are mistaken when you say the judge requested that you file a response. I think what the judge said was that you need to file a...

First, let me say that California continues to have jurisdiction. You need to file in California, in the county where the existing child custody...

Family law orange county, ca. Is it true with joint custody you can't move out of the county?

It is not the term “joint custody” that defines whether someone may move out of the county. It is more the custodial arrangement, the actual...

Substituting family law lawyers

The courts should never draw an unfavorable inference from a party changing attorneys. A party should be able to choose whomever they want to...

You will probably not find a definition in a statute or case. Normally, an extracurricular activity is defined as any activity that goes beyond...