Husband has been harrassing and verbally abusing for several years - is he entitled to half my savings?

California is a no fault state. If your savings come from your earnings received while married, then they are community property. The law provides...

If my marriage is invalid do i have to get an annulment to get married to someone else

Technically, if it’s truly invalid, then you wouldn’t be committing the felony of bigamy. How’re, it’s a very technical area and your only...

Signing over custody...can they pursue child support?

It appears that your boyfriend's child has been living in Oklahoma for a substantial time, maybe all his life. The questions about whether he can...

Ms. Strauss is right on. If called as a witness, you must be honest and truthfully answer the questions. The judge, as the finder of fact, will...

Does respondent in divorce have to sign proof of service if their being being served in person ?

No. The Proof of Service is signed by the person who served the Respondent and filed with the court.

WWhat if respondent refuses to sign certified proof of service receipt through mail ?what do we do then

If the Respondent is not cooperating, you should have him/her personally served by an adult other than yourself.

Do I have to pay full price on naturalized citizenship for first and last name change ?

The change to your last name is part of your marriage. You can change the name on your driver’s license and social security card by following the...

Proceeding held?

“Proceeding held” would normally mean that there was some sort of a court hearing about some question being raised in your fiancé’s divorce. Your...

Is our home Community Property (California)?

Yes. There may be other relevant facts, but property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property.

Can child support amount change and/or property repairs be charged on me?

Anytime child support is an amount less than “guideline”, you can ask the court to modify it without showing a change in circumstances.