How much time do I have left?

Fire your attorney, insist he files a bifurcation, or find someone who will do it for you. You have plenty of time to do the birfucation as June...

Is alimony worth fighting for or should we do this the easy way?

I agree with the other answer. How much does your husband make? For such a short marriage, it may cost you more in attorney fees (even if your ex...

You fail to say what state you live in. I can only comment on the law in California, as it is the only state I am licensed in. If you do live in...

In 2002 i turned my kids into cps so i can get help for my drug addiction 11 yrers later they are holding my case aginst me?

Yes. They CAN hold an old case against you. Your job is to show the CPS worker you have changed. This can be done by taking parenting classes,...

How do I protect my daughter from her dad's constant DV outbursts? He was granted Temp Custody although he has 5 DV Stan cases

Hello. California law says that where a person has perpertrated domestic violence within the last 5 years, the court must start with the idea that...

Can I file a divorce in San Diego for domestic violence abuse done in US embassy in Mumbai?

The question is not whether you have grounds to file for divorce, but whether the court has personal jurisdiction over your husband. So if you are...

Child support summons?

Do not give these people any information until you appear in court. You do not need to speak to them and you do not need to fill out any documents....

Will the judge modify spousal support after child support is done? What do I need to do to make sure modification will happen?

As previously stated, it depends. However, recent law allows a spouse to return to court for more spousal support once child support ends so long...

How do you find a family lawyer who is well liked by the court. My experience that is more important then one who is good

Another good way to find an attorney is to sit in court for an afternoon. You will quickly get the idea who is liked, who is competent, and who...

In family divorce law, are there Family Codes that support prevention of repeated trial continuation requests from respondent?

The court can only continue hearings for good cause, but it sounds like the only thing at issue is property. You have no kids and no support...