I filed for bifurcation and was granted a hearing. What can I expect at the hearing?

If you bring the necessary paperwork and have met your disclosure requirements and local rules you could be divorced that same day.

If there is no objection then all you will have to prove is that you have met the 6 month waiting period and that you have complied with all...

Can I get spousal support if I waived my right to it, if a verbal agreement had been broken?

If you gave up your right to receive spousal support and the court terminated jurisdiction over the issue you will not be able to revive a claim...

Yes you both must respond.

During a 7 day long cause trial, an agreement is reached and read onto the record. Is this a stipulated judgement or order?

If this issue was bifurcated from the other trial issues it could be entered as a judgment but if it was just a hearing then it would be an order.

What happens after a judge grants you a BIFURCATION?

If you have all of your paperwork in order and the judge grants your request it is possible it will be final that day, Good Luck!

Should I have heard about an ex-parte form me ex-husband or the courts?

It is not the court's responsibility to give notice. However, his is not supposed to give you notice either, he should have arranged for someone...

My kids haven't visited their father since 2008. There has been no contact since, do they still have to visit if he wishes?

If you are concerned about him trying to enforce an old order which is no longer relevant to the status quo you should file a Request for Order to...

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California divorce: i filed for regular divorce. i have to serve my spouse now. how long do i have?

Your divorce will not be final until at least 6 months after you serve her, it is not enough to file.

If I have 50/50 custody and am paying child support for my two daughters, may I claim both of them on my taxes?

The court order controls whether you think it is fair or not. If you want to claim both children you need to either obtain your exes consent and...