Dismissal hearing what do I need to do? I still want the legal separation.?

The dismissal hearing is probably based on the lack of activity in your case. If you are now ready to pursue the case, serve the petition and...

Do I need to refile for divorce if it wasn't granted the first time?

Your request for alimony by itself is not grounds for dismissal of a case. You needed to file a motion in the case requesting the court make an...

California law provides that spouse's have fiduciary duties to each other. That means that he has to answer your questions about finances and...

Do I get a paternity test through the court?

If there is no paternity case filed, you can volunteer to take a test just to settle the issue (hopefully). You are right to use a lab that does...

It appears your son is probably in his teens because he has basketball games. If that is the case, the court is likely to want to hear his opinion...

How would be the ideal process to get Married if I’m mexican and he is resident?

Although you are asking about marriage, the issue really involves whether you can get some kind of visa to come to the US to get married. That is...

There are QDROs for spousal support and attorney fees are considered for some purposes as a form of spousal support. Your plan might work in your...

The husband cannot use title to take away a claim that community property is invested in that house. If he used community property to buy, improve,...

How do I get custody of my nephew?

A guardianship petition may be necessary especially if there is some danger involved. But a lot is left unsaid in your question. How did you come...

When are overnights typically started?

I suggest you consider propose a test period of, say 3 to 6 months, during which the father has 1 day a week overnight in addition to his current...