Divorce Question

There are so many variables that will affect the answer to your question! But I will give it a try: Generally speaking, if the house has equity...

Response to FL-145 after judgement

I am going to assume, for the sake of this answer, that your Judgment was a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage as to all issues, and that, prior...

Is a verbal agreement legal to modify a stipulation and stay away order?

While an OSC is not necessary on these facts, these parties really should reduce their "verbal agreement" to a written, signed STIPULATION AND...

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How do I convince the Court to use Date of Separation as the alternate valuation date for community assets in my divorce?

All assets acquired during marriage are presumptively community property. Though you are claiming the bank accounts were mixed community and...

How long do final adoption hearings take in OC?

Different courts have different procedures. Keep in mind that I practice primarily in Ventura County. That being said... Your fact pattern...

I am in the process of changing jobs. The new job will pay less and I have already had budget cuts over the last 2 years.

You will need to fill out the following forms: FL-300 (Order to Show Cause); FL-310 (Application for Order and Supporting Declaration); and FL-150...

Can a Montenegro order be superseded by a new order if it is not stated that the order supersedes the other?

I am not clear on all the facts of your case, but can tell you that the Montenegro order is only a final order if there is no subsequent change of...

Divorce been ongoing for years. My husband is on a fishing expedition for hidden assets.

He does have a right to perform discovery. However, if this is repetitive, or he is merely using the discovery to harass and annoy you and to...

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This is a California Family Law question. My ex and I filed a Summary Dissolution. I filed under Civil Code 473 to vacate.

You really don't have enough facts for me to give you a complete answer. Generally speaking, however, if every thing except status has been set...

If my husband adopts my son, can his biological father ask for rights later?

Please be aware that I can only answer questions according to California law; while there are similarities in adoption law from state to state,...