Can I take legal action against a relative that is writing letters with false and misleading accusations to my doctor at will?

You should carefully review Civil Code section 47 regarding defamation. Your relative will almost certainly claim that the conversation /...

If my spouse requested alimony in a divorce, would proof of her and past boss faking a layoff to stay home deny the request?

Obtain a work efforts order that requires your spouse to look for work. If jobs are available that fit with her work history, you may want to file...

Wife cheated. I found out that if she has a bacholars degree and could have a job that pays more money

You will need to file a Regnery motion to get your support reduced based on your spouse's earning potential and actual work history. You will...

We are in a divorce process and the mother of my children wants to separate the children, we have three children.

Read the back of your summons. Both parties are restrained from taking the kids outside of the State of California - unless the parties have...

How to check if a business victim is not double-collecting from insurance and civil court?

Businesses can make insurance claims while pursuing civil court claims. Should the business collect on both, it may have to reimburse the...

I am divorcing from military. After I fill out form FL-130 and FL-130(a) what is the next form I need to file with the courts?

I agree with Ms. Hartley. The key issues that impact timing are 1. whether he is on active duty; and 2. whether he is overseas. Either will slow...

Never listen to the other side's paralegal. Legally, you do not have to sign any divorce settlement agreement with which you disagree or are...

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Trying to make sense of my divorce progress, what should I do?

It is unclear from your question whether you are the petitioner or the respondent. A judgement package has been delivered to the Court pursuant to...

"Long Term Marriage" in California. Do I have to pay alimony to my wife?

Whether you will be ordered to pay support depends on how much the two of you make relative to each other, whether either of you has special living...

If i payed my ex-wife off to keep my retirement 100% but my allimony is lifetime is she intitled to get paid from it?

I agree with Attorney Montgomery. Since the two of you agreed that your retirement is yours, you should not be required to pay a portion of it to...