Should I complete the QDRO before or after the filing of the final Judgement?

Before, if possible. Know the numbers. They might help in negotiations.

Will my biological father with supervised get arrested if I chose to run away with him?

Your father needs to work with the Court system. He should hire a lawyer to speak on his behalf with your mother. That lawyer should be prepared...

If the father of my child and I write a contract agreeing to custody terms for our daughter will that hold up in court?

Get a paternity judgment. If the father means well, he will formally admit to paternity in Court before a Court reporter or in writing in a...

Can my 5 year old daughter's father gain legal custody when I have full custody (legal and physical) of my daughter?

In a word: Yes. While he sounds like a horrible parent, California law presumes that children are better off with frequent and continuing contact...

Do California Santa Clara county financial disclosures for divorce need Tax returns for last two years?

You should only file FL-141 after you have provided the other side with the tax returns. I understand that your ex may have them already. But...

I have filed my for divorced how long before Im actually divorced.

If your ex is dragging their feet, file for status only bifurcation -- which will allow you to end the marriage officially with the Court...

When requesting documentation during a divorce, is it proper to ask for "any and all" of a particular kind of document?

It is allowed. If your spouse also provides you with a verification, then you can have the documents entered as evidence at trial as your spouse...

Terrible idea that will undercut your mother's credibility as a witness by making her look biased and involved. But California law allows it.

I am to pay 50% of "agreed upon" extra activities. Is that half of fees or does that include all equipment/supplies needed?

Yes, I believe you owe the money. If you agreed to pay for 50% of baseball costs -- then that would necessarily include the gloves, cleats, bag...

Do I have to copy opposing council on all written communication that I have with the custody evaluator?

Yes, you should provide opposing counsel with the documents. Remember -- you are serving as your attorney of record.