Deposition

Yes, you can be deposed. The opposing attorney can ask almost anything, as long as the answer might possibly lead to admissible evidence pertaining...

If the spousal support waiver terminated the Court's jurisdiction to award or modify spousal support, then no, it cannot be awarded by the Court...

Is it against the law for the custodial parent to refuse to drive half way because of an illness?

If you and the other parent cannot reach an agreement, the court order will have to be modified. If the other parent cannot drive and you would...

California - How can a married father ensure a child is his?

There are a lot of factors that go into a paternity evaluation. You are correct that there is a presumption a child born during a marriage is...

My husband of 13 years, no prenupts, and father of three children, one disabled, has cut me off financially. What are my rights?

If you decide to move forward with a divorce, you could be entitled to child support and spousal support. Before the date of separation, all assets...

I need to do a modification for child support because my income change to zero and I have 85% custody

There has to be a change in circumstance to modify child custody, visitation, or support. Like Ms. Juris stated, if you are no longer working, that...

I am representing myself and going to a mandatory settlement conference in September in San Diego County.

The purpose of the mandatory settlement conference is to see if there are issue which can be resolved by agreement. There is no requirement that...

How to legally protect my children?

If there is no court order, you can file a request for order to establish custody and visitation. The grandparents may have standing to request...

Is the guideline calculator on the Cal Dept of Child Support Svcs a good gauge to software that is actually used by the court?

Typically, yes. However, make sure to pay attention to all the different categories if income and allowed deductions. The most important numbers...

My sister believes her son is in danger every time he goes with his dad. What can she do?

There are a few options. If you feel like the child is in imminent danger, you can seek domestic violence restraining order to prevent the father...