Can someone explain basic difference btwn CA penal code 243(e) vs. 273.5(a)? Friend convicted of misdemeanor under 273.5(a).

243(e) is battery against a spouse or cohabitant which is a misdemeanor with up to $2,000 in fines and 6 months in county jail. 273.5(a)...

VAWA application while living with the abuser....is it possible?

Yes you can apply for VAWA while you are living with your husband. You should be able to find legal aid organizations for your area in the Yellow...

Financial and Legal Responsibility of a child

I just looked at the Head Start website and I can see why they want your pay stubs. Head Start and many other programs that provide services base...

You don't say what type of case it is but px usually mean preliminary hearing.

My spouse plans to have friends/family testify that I coerced her into transmuting her property. Is this permissable?

Your spouse is permitted to call her witnesses but that does not mean they are gong to testify. Your wife telling her friends something and then...

Can I have Counsel advise me at Trial for my divorce even if I am In Pro Per?

Certainly,the attorney can step in under limited scope representation, which mean he is there for that trail only. This is getting to be more...

Is appreciation on my property prior to transmutation to CP reimbursable to me?

Here is Family Code 2640 for you to review: (a) "Contributions to the acquisition of property," as used in this section, include downpayments,...

How do I give my 2 children money instead of giving my estranged husband money for his time spent with his kids

You must go by the court orders. I echo my colleagues statement, you should be filing an action for the child support that he owes you.

Divorce without letting deported husband know?

Too many times I hear of spouses threatening their spouses or ex's with taking the kids away or not paying support. Those threatened need to be...

House on short sale and my annual lease ends February 28, 2012 but want to kick me out before end the 2011 year. Need help.

A lease is much like a contract once it is signed by both parties it is binding. As part of the sale of the house the Realtor should make your...