Questions answered by George Baker Richardson

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Right before getting married, my ex and I secured an apartment together and split the deposit. We completed trial and the ruling

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Hi. Unfortunately, you only get one bite at the apple. You had your bite when you were in court. You knew about the deposit information long before...

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Can my dad testify in family court on my behalf?

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

I have no idea what a SAHM is, but you can have your father testify, if you think it is relevant. If your husband got an emergency order, then...

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Hi my name is Felipe, I live in Modesto ca and I got a ticket of 272(a)(1) delinquency of minor 2 counts.

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

This is not a Family law question. It is a criminal law question. I am changing the category to criminal law. You are accused of a serious crime....

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Question on a gift tax if I give my wife the home in a divorce.

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Unless they are lawyers, Family Court Services should not be giving legal advice. Although there are lots of questions as to why you would make the...

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How do I value a transmuted community property in divorce settlement?

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

There may be more facts required, but it doesn't sound like this property is worthless to you. It appears to have very substantial equity. Even if...

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Do I need an attorney at all for this?

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

I don't know the answer to your question, but thought you would get a wider viewing by putting it in the Family category rather than Prenuptials,...

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House in husband and wifes name but bought with ones inheritence monies is other entitled to part in divorce

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

No. There is no requirement that a house be jointly titled if the parties are married. If you are getting divorced, this situation raises a number...

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My legal last name isn't being used on my mother residency petition?

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

This is not a Family question. It is an immigration question. I have changed the Practice Area to Immigration.

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If a child turns 18 while he/she is still in high school, in the state of California do they have the legal right to move out on

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

I assume you mean "2013" not "2012". On that assumption, I agree with Mr. Conviser. Whether or not it's a good idea is debatable, but a child may...

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What kind of service do I need to use to serve amended petition for divorce

George's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Has your spouse filed a Response? If so, you can serve the amended Petition by mail. If not, then you must use some sort of personal service....

George Baker Richardson's Answers (664)

Right before getting married, my ex and I secured an apartment together and split the deposit. We completed trial and the ruling

Can my dad testify in family court on my behalf?

Hi my name is Felipe, I live in Modesto ca and I got a ticket of 272(a)(1) delinquency of minor 2 counts.

Question on a gift tax if I give my wife the home in a divorce.

How do I value a transmuted community property in divorce settlement?

Do I need an attorney at all for this?

House in husband and wifes name but bought with ones inheritence monies is other entitled to part in divorce

My legal last name isn't being used on my mother residency petition?

If a child turns 18 while he/she is still in high school, in the state of California do they have the legal right to move out on

What kind of service do I need to use to serve amended petition for divorce