Can the court grant me spousal support or division of property from ex who now lives and was served in a foreign country?

Yes, provided you are a resident of California, you may petition the court for spousal support and property division. If the other party does not...

I just got served an unlawful detainer from my landlord. How long do I have to file?

You have 5 business days to file an answer or file a motion in an unlawful detainer case. Yes, you may file an answer up to the time the clerk's...

My daughter will turn 18 in October. She attends high school and will graduate in June of 2011.

Yes, you should get a copy of your child support order. You can obtain them at the clerk of court in the county where the child support was...

If a tenant on a month to month verbalizes intent to move, but does not put in writing, what part of sec deposit can be kept?

Written notice is required under most rental agreements. Verbal notice does not work when the agreement calls for written notice. The tenants...

You are being charged with a misdemeanor count of vandalism. This can be a serious charge that stays on your criminal record. In addition the...

If one spouse leaves the home, and moves out, is it considered to be "legal separation"?

This can be considered the separation date. When the parties no longer live together with the intent of not reconciling this is usually the...

What documentation needs to be submitted with divorce petition if my stbx agrees to let me move out of state with the kids?

When you file a petition for a dissolution of marriage in CA, certain orders go into effect right away. There are automatic temporary restraining...

City Prosecutor's Office did not file dv charges. Court day is tomorrow, do I still go?

Yes, it would be wise to appear and confirm with the judge that the court does not expect you to appear at any time in the future. You may want to...

Can you file for arrears if the child is almost 18yrs old?

Yes, if you have a valid child support order from any jurisdiction you can seek a judgment on arrears. I just finished a two day trial were the...

Can you file for arrears if the child is almost 18yrs old?

Yes, if you have a valid child support order from any jurisdiction you can seek a judgment on arrears. I just finished a two day trial were the...