What does the time spent with noncustodial parent:1% mean for my child support hearing, and does it change the custody order?

Probably the 1% refers to the child support calculation. It implies that there would be very infrequent visitation (3 to 4 days per year) in which...

My question is regard Divorce after legal separation, and retirement plan is?

It sounds like you may have a basis to set aside the judgment or to recalculate support. But, your circumstances and court file needs to be...

What can I do to help/encourage/force my wife to respond to my petition for dissolution of marriage?

You can file a Request to Enter Default with the court. Or, you can send her a warning letter threatening to enter her default with a deadline. It...

Spouse and I never changed address with DMV will that affect the divorce process?

Not technically as far as the divorce is concerned. But, you may have a problem with transferring title and registration of vehicles awarded to...

Domestic partners: legal document stating joint ownership of property

California may recognize your marriage if it was legally valid in the place where you married. As to the property issues, the types of...

In a settlement agreement, if the Judge says the payment is due on the 1st of the month with a 5 day grace period,

The wording of the court order governs. I suggest you have the order reviewed by an attorney. Because this apparently is an order of a state...

Sue ex mother in law regarding personal property to home.

You may have a right to reimbursement or compensation for the effort and/or improvements made to the home. It is not clear whether rent was paid...

Please help! How do I terminate a father's parental rights for abandonment?

You may not be able, under California law, to terminate the father's parental rights. However, you can bring what is called a "parentage action"...

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I moved out of the home I co-own with my former domestic partner. I am paying rent elsewhere. What house expenses should I pay?

If you are planning to separate and terminate your domestic partnership, you should have a consultation with an attorney. Either you or the other...

Exploring safer methods for our son to handle ADHD

If you cannot resolve by agreement, the options would be: 1) use a mediator; 2) hire an attorney to negotiate with the mother or her attorney; 3)...