What are my options when I have filed for divorce but I can't serve the other person?

I agree that you may need to serve by "publication" which is designed for situations like yours, but is somewhat complicated. What is the custody...

Is my wife's attorney allowed to do this? Are they allowed to use the stip and order to coerce me or do they have to file it?

While I agree with the steps suggested by my colleagues in order to protect yourself from a demand for back child support based on the original...

How does one representing themselves set up a deposition for their ex spouse?

If she has lots of money, then ask the court to order that she contribute to your lawyers' fees. You can subpoena her bank account information and...

My ex husband and I came to an agreement on custody outside of court. It was written and we both signed. how do I file this ?

Ms. Alexander is correct. Read the form carefully and be accurate in your answers. Follow the procedure that Ms. Alexander suggested.

Not satisfied with the mediation

What will happen in court will not be favorable to you if you don't talk with an experienced family law attorney right away. You can consult with a...

There is no way to answer your question based on what you have said. If you are earning a fair amount more than she is and she asks the court to...

I went to a settlement conference and settled for spousal support.

First thing: Contact a family law attorney to assist you RIGHT AWAY. It sounds like you entered a stipulated judgment at court and that your...

What can i do to stop the investigation?

I share the concern of my colleagues. Each of us has been involved in divorce law for decades. The evidence suggests that, without intense...

Is there a statute of limitations on contesting a dissolution due to possible 1. spouse said they were separated to get a..

The responses offered by my colleagues soundly address your question. However, if it is too late to correct the mistakes, if any were actually...

Last name change

You will need to change your name with both the DMV and with the Social Security Administration. Each agency's website spells out the procedures to...