Can respondent's address be outside of the country for 2 forms FL-165 & FL-190?

As long as one of the parties was a residence of the County in which the case is located at the time of the filing of the Petition, there can be...

Can a step parent get child support for a biological parent?

A Step-parent has rights to visitation, but not custody. He would have to file a Guardianship action to have the legal right to be responsible for...

You should read your Court Orders carefully to see what the provisions are. If this is not specifically addressed, the Court may look to what is...

My partner filled for divorce status. Without any financial matters touched he wants divorce status Is it possible in law ?

This depends on several factors. I believe he is talking about what is know as "bifurcating" the issue of marital status from the rest of the...

Should I get a divorce with children while I am homeless or wait?

This is a complex question with many ramifications that can be long lasting. Please seek the advice of an experienced family law attorney in your...

Husband/Dad lives in WA and Wife/Mom lives in CA with their child, can the WA party file in WA?

Child custody jurisdiction can be complicated. It is generally where the child resides, but there are exceptions and particular rules. You can...

Is it advisable to sell a jointly owned house first and then get a divorce? Or is it better to get a divorce first?

Your concern is understandable. If you sell it before the divorce you may want to have a written agreement about the distribution of the proceeds...

Should I pay alimony to my spouse with no children that is not looking for work for more than 16 months ?

There is more information needed to respond to this question. Alimony has many different rules and procedures. You should consult with an...

In the state of California can a child choose what parent to live with?

Whether the Court will entertain the child's wishes is a complex question. They will often want a mental health professional to talk to the child...

How do I do the Adjudication of Facts of Parentage??

You will need a Judge to order who the Father is. As noted by counsel, the rules are complex. A DNA test will help, but not necessarily be the...